Compensation Analyst

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

• 1–3 years of work experience in an analytical role, such as compensation professional, financial analyst, or actuarial position
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills, required to interpret data, develop insights, and present findings to stakeholders
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality, required to handle sensitive compensation data and support People team operations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of salary surveys such as McLagan and Radford preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required to support analysis, reporting, and presentations
• Familiarity with the SuccessFactors human resources information system platform preferred
• 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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, or tertiary qualifications in a related field such as Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

This role leads the development and administration of the company's total compensation programs, including base salary, short and long-term incentive compensation, job evaluations, and data analysis to support a globally consistent and competitive pay strategy.

• Manage corporate-wide compensation initiatives including the Global Annual Compensation Review cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely execution from start to finish
• Participate in and analyze industry survey data to assess the competitiveness of total compensation programs and develop reports to share insights with line managers
• Work with Compensation and People teams to gather anecdotal data where survey data is limited, and assist with interpreting and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders
• Partner with People Talent Partners on compensation matters including job evaluations and providing recommendations for various compensation actions
• Collaborate with People Talent Partners and Talent Acquisition on proposed salary adjustments to ensure alignment with established guidelines, policies, and practices
• Review and approve ad hoc increases and one-time payments in the human resources information system and provide administrative support for salary planning and annual bonus processes, including overseeing those processes through to completion
• Partner with Digital People Solutions team members to import foundational data such as salary structures and job codes, and perform monthly data audits to ensure accuracy, resolving identified issues in collaboration with the People Connect team
• Conduct sophisticated analyses for a broad range of ad hoc compensation projects and collaborate with People, Finance, Legal, and Tax colleagues as needed to support cross-functional initiatives

About the Team

Our Global People team is responsible for shaping and delivering Moody's employee experience across the full talent lifecycle, including compensation strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, and people operations. We partner closely with business leaders, Finance, Legal, and Technology teams to deliver people solutions that are data-driven, equitable, and aligned with Moody's values. Based in Costa Rica, you will be part of a growing and dynamic regional hub that supports Moody's global operations and contributes to high-impact work that spans teams and geographies. We are committed to leveraging modern tools and technology, including AI-enabled platforms, to continuously evolve how we serve our people and organization.

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.