Temporary Contract Specialist – AI-Driven Contracts

PassFort; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s is hiring a Contract Specialist for a temporary contract in Manchester, United Kingdom. The role focuses on managing the full contract lifecycle, drafting and negotiating Tier 1 sales agreements, and ensuring compliance across internal policies and regulatory requirements.

You will work with Finance, Legal, Billing, and Sales teams to accelerate deal closure, analyze pricing and licensing terms, and support revenue growth through cross-selling and renewals.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of contract-related experience in procurement, finance, legal, sales support, or a related business environment with the ability to manage complex agreements and commercial processes.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation, and execution practices with the ability to balance client needs and business objectives while maintaining compliance with internal policies.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to analyze account information, pricing structures, licensing parameters, and contract terms accurately.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Legal, Finance, Billing, and other stakeholder groups.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and escalated concerns when appropriate.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with customer relationship management platforms and contract management systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

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 customer relationship management 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

Contract lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

AI concepts

MS Office suite

AI tool usage

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, or a related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Contract management systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Moody’s is hiring a Contract Specialist for a temporary contract in Manchester, United Kingdom. The role focuses on managing the full contract lifecycle, drafting and negotiating Tier 1 sales agreements, and ensuring compliance across internal policies and regulatory requirements.

You will work with Finance, Legal, Billing, and Sales teams to accelerate deal closure, analyze pricing and licensing terms, and support revenue growth through cross-selling and renewals.