Data Analyst - Business Analytics

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. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Senior Analytics Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for independently driving analytical initiatives from ideation to execution. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs, propose data-driven approaches, deliver actionable insights, and manage expectations through effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the development of analytical solutions by independently identifying problems, designing methodologies, and executing analyses.

· Engage with stakeholders to understand business questions, define success criteria, and scope analytical projects appropriately.

· Proactively propose approaches and frameworks to solve ambiguous or complex problems using data.

· Translate technical results into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences.

· Manage stakeholder expectations by setting clear timelines, communicating risks, and ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineering, product, finance, and operations teams as needed.

· Maintain a strong focus on delivering high-quality work with minimal supervision while prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications:

· 4+ years of experience in an analytics, data science, or business intelligence role.

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently structure approaches to open-ended questions.

· Proficiency in SQL and experience with analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and align multiple stakeholders.

· Proven ability to translate complex data into business insights and recommendations.

· Strong project management skills and ability to manage deadlines independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with Python for data analysis or automation tasks.

· Experience using Alteryx or similar data transformation tools.

· Familiarity with cloud-based analytics technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar platforms.

· Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

· Background in financial reporting.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $98,300.00 - $142,550.00, 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 accommodations@moodys.com. 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.