Data Strategist - 2 years contract

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In this role you will be part of the Moody's Product Team - PCRC Division (Product Content & Regulatory Compliance). With main focus on Entity Verification, the team is responsible for Moody’s global live network to commercial registers. The products offer audit-proof company information, including documentary evidence, from primary government sources in real-time, meeting Anti-Money Laundering regulatory requirements. We provide live access to data for approximately 330 million companies from business registry sources spanning Europe, APAC, the Americas, and Africa.

In this role, you will be part of Moody’s PCRC Team (Product Content & Regulatory Compliance) within the APIs Product Division. Focusing primarily on official and fresh Entity Verification data, the team is responsible for Moody’s global live registers network, directly connection to primary government sources in real time and delivering audit-proof company information, including documentary evidence, ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory requirements.

Through this network, we provide live access to data on approximately 330 million companies from business registry sources across Europe, APAC, the Americas, and Africa, and in combination with other Moodys product, grant a strong unique solution for KYC processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the quality and structure of primary source data for Know Your Customer (KYC) applications
• Provide analytical support to enhance and expand our primary source network for real‑time company data sourcing
• Supply the Product team with analyses and recommendations to improve data depth and quality, with a particular focus on ownership discovery products
• Proactively identify content quality issues, escalate them appropriately, and devise effective remediation actions
• Conduct deep testing and quality assessments of existing data products; identify and report content quality issues and gaps, and deliver clear findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Analyze raw company and ownership data in the context of regulatory compliance, including performing gap analyses against AML/KYC requirements
• Integrate AI into daily workflows to maximize process automation, testing efficiency, and scalability
• Maintain comprehensive and up‑to‑date documentation covering data sources, availability, mapping, sourcing, and testing processes
• Gather insights on client needs regarding KYC entity verification and ownership identification; translate these into actionable business and functional requirements
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends in regulatory compliance, feeding insights into data strategy and product development

Experience and Background

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the realm of company data, including firmographics, ownership structures, and officer information
• University degree in Business, Legal Studies, Data Science, or a comparable field — or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in business English and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Exceptional analytical skills and a structured, methodical approach to delivering high-quality results
• Strong commitment to documentation and knowledge-sharing systems to support team efficiency and organizational learning
• Self-starter mindset, capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also thriving in collaborative, cross-functional team environments
• Familiarity with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices is considered a strong asset

Skills and Competencies

We are seeking a professional with a unique blend of data, analytical, and technical skills, capable of bridging the gap between product, data operations, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in automating tests, performing sophisticated data analyses, and enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making processes.

Specific skills and competencies include:

• Proven ability to assess and improve data quality, particularly for primary source data in KYC and ownership contexts
• Experience with data testing frameworks and automation tools to streamline quality assurance processes
• Strong data analysis capabilities, including gap analysis in regulatory compliance contexts
• Ability to translate client needs into actionable business and functional requirements
• Proficiency in AI integration and process automation to maximize efficiency and scalability
• Skilled in maintaining comprehensive documentation across data sourcing, mapping, testing, and compliance workflows
• Adept at identifying content quality issues, escalating appropriately, and devising remediation strategies
• Collaborative approach, working effectively with Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to enhance data depth and quality

Minimum Annual base salary gross: €54,800.00. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. The salary is one component of Moody’s total compensation package for employees.

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.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet

Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.