Data Specialist German Language Data Research

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

• Strong reading comprehension in German and English is required as the role involves researching reviewing and interpreting German-language company disclosures regulatory filings news articles and transaction information
• Candidates should demonstrate advanced German reading proficiency (approximately CEFR B2C1 level) enabling them to accurately understand and analyse business and financial information
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to gather validate and interpret information from multiple public and proprietary sources
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy when entering maintaining and updating large datasets
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet productivity targets in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Outlook and Word
• Experience working with financial corporate or business information databases is preferred
• 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 or equivalent experience in Business Finance Economics Data Management Information Studies or a related field preferred
• Relevant professional experience in research data operations financial services or information management will be considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

Research analyse and maintain global mergers and acquisitions data including German-language sources to support the accuracy timeliness and quality of Moodys proprietary databases.

• Research and capture mergers and acquisitions transaction data from publicly available sources and news services
• Maintain and update real-time information within Moodys databases ensuring data quality completeness and consistency
• Analyse transaction details including deal structure participants values payment methods dates sources and transaction status
• Prioritise and process large volumes of information while meeting established productivity and quality standards
• Conduct internet-based research to identify new sources expand data coverage and support enhancements to existing datasets
• Create review and maintain regional research documentation methodologies definitions and operating procedures to promote consistency across teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data collection processes operational efficiency and product quality
• Participate in peer review and quality control activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of published data
• Collaborate with colleagues and management on data projects process improvements and business priorities as required

About the Team

Our Company Data team within Moodys Analytics Data Estate is responsible for collecting validating and maintaining high-quality business and transaction data that powers Moodys market-leading information team contributes to Moodys by delivering trusted corporate and mergers & acquisitions data used by financial institutions corporations and investment professionals joining our team you will contribute to the maintenance of one of the industrys most comprehensive sources of company and transaction intelligence while developing expertise in financial data research and analysis.

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.