Strategic Contract Architect - French Fluent

EF; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Analytics in Manchester is seeking a contract specialist to manage the full lifecycle of contracts across a focused portfolio. You will draft, negotiate, and execute Tier 1 sales agreements while coordinating with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Billing to ensure accurate, timely processing and compliant documentation.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in a related field, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office, CRM, and contract management systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts.
• Ability to analyze pricing, licensing, and terms with accuracy.
• Experience with contract management tools and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle to support business growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence across a dedicated sales portfolio.
• Manage the end-to-end contract process for new business and renewal opportunities while supporting a dedicated sales team through contract strategy, drafting, negotiation, and execution.
• Participate in pipeline review meetings to advise on commercial approaches, identify contractual risks, set expectations, and help accelerate deal closure.
• Analyze customer information, licensing requirements, pricing structures, and contract terms to support cross-selling, renewals, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Independently draft and negotiate Tier 1 sales agreements in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and established best practices.
• Maintain accurate customer and transaction information across CRM systems and other business platforms to ensure consistency throughout the sales cycle.
• Review executed contracts for completeness, validate compliance requirements, and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate for order processing and downstream activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Billing, and other stakeholders to support complex transactions, resolve issues, and implement contract modifications when required.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external client inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and a high level of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools awareness

MS Office

CRM systems

Contract management systems

Education

Finance degree

Business Administration

Information Systems

Management degree

Job description

Moody's Analytics in Manchester is seeking a contract specialist to manage the full lifecycle of contracts across a focused portfolio. You will draft, negotiate, and execute Tier 1 sales agreements while coordinating with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Billing to ensure accurate, timely processing and compliant documentation.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in a related field, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office, CRM, and contract management systems.