Associate Director - Data Strategy

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. 

Responsibilities:

• Assessing the quality and structure of primary source data for Know Your Customer (KYC) applications, with a focus on the APAC region
• Developing and managing relationships with stakeholders from business registers and other data sources, navigating and completing any applicable administrative processes required for the integration of new sources
• Providing analytical support to enhance and expand our primary source network for real-time company data sourcing and proactively identifying content quality issues, escalating them, and devising remediation actions, with a particular focus on the APAC region
• Actively gathering insights on client needs regarding KYC entity verification and identification of corporate legal and beneficial ownership and translating those into business and functional requirements
• We're seeking a skilled and ambitious professional, eager to learn, collaborate, and thrive in our fast-paced, agile environment.

Experience and Background:

• At least 5 years' experience, preferably in the realm of company data such as firmographics, ownership, and officers.
• A university degree in Business or Legal studies, or a comparable field (or equivalent work experience)
• Top-notch communication skills, with fluency in business English and the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in written form. Knowledge of language(s) from the APAC region will be considered an asset.
• Exceptional analytical skills and structured approach to deliver results
• Strong drive towards documentation and knowledge share systems
• Self-starter approach, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, but also a team player who thrives in collaborative environments
• Familiarity with 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) and 'Anti Money Laundering' (AML) practices will be considered an asset.

Moody’s 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 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.