Let's begin! Director Data Specialist

At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity speed and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship lead with curiosity champion diverse perspectives turn inputs into actions and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven senior leadership experience with the ability to set strategic direction while ensuring strong operational execution across multiple geographies
• Deep understanding of data quality coverage enrichment and governance concepts within large-scale data environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data issues into clear actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Hands-on familiarity with modern data and analytics tools including Excel Power BI SQL Gen AI tools (e.g. Copilot) and PowerPoint
• Experience with Python Databricks and large-scale data platforms is highly advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with confidence engaging senior leaders and when required external clients
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change promote innovation and foster a technology-enabled data-driven culture
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Data Analytics Finance Economics Computer Science or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for regional data quality coverage and enrichment ensuring scalable high-quality Company Data that aligns with Moodys Analytics business priorities and customer needs.

• Own and execute the regional data quality coverage and enrichment strategy aligned to enterprise data objectives
• Set priorities and success metrics balancing operational delivery with scalability automation and efficiency
• Act as senior SME and escalation point for complex data process stakeholder and client issues
• Lead and develop managers and teams across locations building a strong and diverse leadership bench
• Hold endtoend accountability for regional data quality and coverage outcomes including remediation and enrichment
• Ensure data meets governance lineage audit and documentation standards
• Drive consistency in data standards methodologies and ways of working across regions and datasets
• Partner with Sales Product Engineering and Data Governance to deliver scalable businessdriven data initiatives
• Sponsor and oversee remediation transformation automation and AIenabled initiatives with measurable impact
• Represent the function in senior leadership forums communicating progress risks and strategic recommendations

About the Team

The Company Data team at Moodys Analytics is responsible for delivering high-quality trusted data that underpins analytics products and customer insights globally. The team operates across multiple regions and disciplines partnering closely with Product Engineering Sales and Governance to ensure data capabilities scale with business growth. This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of data quality and coverage while developing strong leaders and teams aligned to a unified vision.

Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moodys Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.