Asst Dir-Data Management

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and diversity! This role is essential in managing data quality for structured products, ensuring timely processing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will be at the forefront of data management, driving enhancements and ensuring compliance. If you have a passion for data and a knack for problem-solving, this is the opportunity for you. Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of data analytics in a supportive environment that champions creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data quality and management.
• Strong quantitative and analytic skills for debugging data issues.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage data quality and cleanup projects for structured products.
• Collaborate with Data Ops and Dev Ops teams on project tasks.
• Lead internal data acquisition and production processes.

Skills

Data Quality Management

Data Cleanup

Data Enrichment

Customer Data Integration (CDI)

Enterprise Information Management (EIM)

Master Data Management (MDM)

Quantitative Analysis

Analytic Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research

Tools

VBA

Python

Relational Databases

NoSQL Databases

Jira

Job description

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business: Data Estate(DE)

Job Category:

• ESG Analytics, Data & Research

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

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.

The Role/Responsibilities

As part of the Data Estate vertical at Moody's, this role is crucial for managing all aspects of data acquisition, mapping, and quality related to structured products, including agency and non-agency RMBS, ABS, CMBS, and CDOs. This function is vital for the Structured team to ensure maximum coverage of data, quick turn-around, and improved quality assurance to achieve Moody’s Analytics overall product enhancement and revenue growth objectives.

• Manage data quality and cleanup projects associated with structured products, including agency and non-agency RMBS, ABS, CMBS, and CDOs.
• Maintain Workflows and method statements for all data production-related tasks.
• Maintain production cycle to ensure timely and accurate data processing.
• Be a part of the project team to work on structured finance data management - to acquire, parse, validate, and store data for downstream products and processes.
• Review cash flow models and update performance data for structured finance transactions.
• Manage vendor workflow:
  • Resolve vendor queries.
  • Create specifications for new tasks.
  • Establish vendor submission acceptance criteria.
  • Approve vendor submissions.
• Collaborate with Data Ops and Dev Ops teams to create and manage Jira tasks and ensure their timely completion.
• Establish and manage an internal structured assets data governance process to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Lead internal data acquisition and production processes to ensure quick turnaround and address data quality issues in a timely fashion.
• Participate as a subject matter expert in firm-wide initiatives related to Data Quality and Data Management solutions.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies in the data quality/management space to enhance data processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with data quality, data cleanup, data enrichment, data strategy, customer data integration (CDI), enterprise information management (EIM), and/or master data management (MDM) projects preferred.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases preferred.
• Proficiency in VBA, Python, or other programming languages is a plus.
• Strong quantitative and analytic skills for debugging software and resolving data issues.
• Expert understanding of data analysis, including root-cause analysis, process modeling, and systems design tools.
• Excellent team player capable of working effectively with virtual and global cross-functional teams.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, along with receptive listening abilities, with ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $118,700.00 - $172,250.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s 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.