Data Specialist (Danish Speaker)

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. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

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. 

Skills and Competencies

• 2–4 years of relevant work experience in data management, operations, finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take ownership of tasks
• High attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Fluent in Danish and English (spoken and written); proficiency in Swedish or other Nordic languages is a plus
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) is a plus
• Experience working with the public sector in Denmark is a plus
• Interest or experience in investigative research or journalism is a bonus

Education

• A bachelor’s degree with coursework in economics, finance, data, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance data accuracy through research, analysis, and quality checks
• Collect, analyze, and insert/update Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) data in the database according to business processes
• Perform regular PEP data quality controls to ensure accuracy
• Support and participate in maintaining the company’s databases that are available online to clients in a timely and accurate manner
• Learn to evaluate online sources for data collection, including web scraping and manual research
• Research pertinent regulations and use findings to build requirements for data aggregation
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation, including internal procedures, data collection methods, and definitions
• Respond to and resolve client inquiries, providing assistance and support for accessing and understanding our data
• Contribute ideas to improve workflows and documentation for better accuracy and efficiency
• Communicate clearly and build strong working relationships with team members in Operations

About the Team

Our Premium Data Operations team is responsible for managing and enhancing the quality of Moody’s Analytics KYC GRID Database. We provide the foundational data that our clients rely on for risk assessment and decision-making, ensuring the integrity of our analytics platform. The team also supports clients by responding to data-related inquiries and delivering timely assistance. By joining us, you will contribute to building and maintaining a world-class financial information database that helps clients navigate the global marketplace.

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.