AVP-Data Analyst

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The Role / Responsibilities:

The Regulatory Support and Controls (RSC) team in MIS Ratings Operations and Controls is responsible for the implementation, execution, support, and controls of processes and enabling technology that supports the end-to-end credit rating process and regulatory-mandated processes.

The Assistant Vice President - Data Analyst (AVP - Data Analyst) role is critical to the advancement of the MIS Business Intelligence and Process Measurement strategy. This position will leverage various statistical analyses and machine learning techniques to help senior leaders across the organization make informed, data-driven decisions that support and improve the end-to-end credit rating process. As a key member of the MIS Business Intelligence and Process Measurement team, this individual will:

• Develop and implement predictive and prescriptive analytical models, using Tableau, to discover historical patterns, forecast trends, and identify potential risks in the data that can be used to support the end-to-end credit rating process
• Leverage various statistical analyses and machine learning techniques to help the organization make informed, data-driven decisions. This includes data mining, regression analysis, time-series analysis, optimization techniques, decision trees, etc. Collaborate with stakeholders (at all levels) and team members to provide recommendations and implement best practices
• Establish and maintain data quality standards and implement processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and consistency. Must have experience introducing sustainable and compliant measures to protect sensitive data
• Perform root cause analysis, remediation, and process improvements to strengthen operational controls and enhance business processes
• Assist with improving current testing standards to drive data integrity, ensuring back-end data connections and workflows are efficient and stable while maintaining reliable and accurate front-end dashboard reports
• Demonstrate Subject Matter Expertise on the end-to-end Rating Processes, global Regulatory Policies and Procedures, as well as supporting operational procedures and guidelines
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in business intelligence and data science. Leverage learnings, through collaboration with leadership and teammates, to continually evolve and optimize analytical insights for the end-to-end credit rating process
• Continuously seek out opportunities to streamline and standardize the business process and enhance operational controls and efficiencies
• Lead and champion cross-functional projects to implement operational and control improvements identified and to address evolving regulatory and business requirements
• Lead activities related to performing root cause or deep dive analyses, remediation efforts and/or process improvements
• Drive discussions and collaboration with key Moody’s teams (e.g. R&R, RTS, MIS Tech, Compliance, Legal, etc.) to effectively implement process improvements, deliver process capabilities, and remediate issues or inquiries

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or any other similar, quantitative field required with at least two years of related work experience, or Bachelor’s degree with five plus years of demonstrated work experience
• Experience with operational control, business process, and/or business analysis with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to set direction, ensuring working groups meet project deliverables
• Proven, practical success working with various data types, both structured and unstructured in nature, as well as proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, R, and/or Python. Experience leveraging R functions and models in Tableau is preferred (through the creation of new calculated fields that dynamically invoke the R engine)
• Advanced knowledge of Tableau or PowerBI, MS Excel (e.g. VBA, macros, VLookups), Word, and PowerPoint required; Jira, SQL, or Access preferred
• Experience with extracting and transforming data collected from multiple data sources, into workflows for loading/ingesting into BI suite, to enable dashboard development and maintenance of existing dashboards. Alteryx knowledge is a plus
• Ability to interact comfortably with different levels of management and articulate/present issues clearly and succinctly
• Self-starter and team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple, competing priorities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to reach across the organization to successfully resolve reporting and measurement requests/inquiries/gaps
• Highly organized and efficient, with attention to detail, excellent communication, and project management skills; Able to anticipate users’ needs is a plus
• Experience managing global, cross-functional projects and teams a plus
• Knowledge of Moody’s rating systems, analysis tools, and operational processes is a plus
• Ability to supervise, facilitate, negotiate, and resolve interpersonal or inter-team conflicts; must collaborate and be a team player
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For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $125,000 -  $175,000, 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 accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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

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