Data Specialist

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

• Strong ability to interpret, analyze, and validate complex ownership and entity relationship data
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy, integrity, and quality control
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to respond clearly to client enquiries
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Fluency in French (native level) and strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Undergraduate or advanced degree with coursework in economics, finance, statistics, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for managing, enriching, and validating ownership data to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of information delivered to internal and external clients.

• Maintain and enhance ownership links within the Ownership Back Office (OBO) database using automated data feeds and manual encoding
• Operate control mechanisms and matching processes to ensure data quality and integrity
• Respond to client requests and enquiries, providing timely, clear, and effective data support
• Support internal and external clients in accessing, understanding, and using ownership and entity data
• Deliver weekly updates covering a wide range of entities, including shareholders, subsidiaries, beneficial owners, global ultimate owners, funds, branches, vessels, directors, and foreign companies
• Continuously review and improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency, speed, and accuracy of data updates
• Expand existing data offerings by identifying new data sources and incorporating additional economic or demographic indicators
• Produce and maintain high‑quality documentation, including internal procedures, data definitions, methodologies, and FAQs
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support broader data and client service objectives

About the Team

The team is responsible for delivering high‑quality ownership and entity relationship data to a global client base. Working at the intersection of data, research, and client support, the team plays a critical role in ensuring transparency, accuracy, and trust in complex ownership structures while continuously improving data coverage and processes.

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.