Solutions Architect, Data Analytics

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Solutions Architect, Data Analytics

As a Solution Architect (SolArch) at Moody's, you will serve as a pivotal technical liaison, crafting bespoke solutions that address our clients' unique challenges during the pre-sales process. You will leverage Moody's cutting-edge technology to transcend traditional boundaries, delivering cloud-based services and sophisticated software architectures that drive business transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of potential clients' business challenges, technical environments, and operational processes.
• Design strategic solutions that integrate Moody's products or partner solutions, ensuring alignment with the client's vision and goals.
• Create detailed solution design documents to facilitate alignment with clients’ technical and functional requirements.
• Spearhead the technical aspects of sales engagements, including proof-of-concept execution, data analysis, and customized demonstrations.
• Prepares and delivers presentations, demonstrations, and proposals to senior stakeholders
• Lead the response to technical queries in RFPs and ensure a seamless transition to the Solutions Delivery team for implementation.
• Collaborate with clients on technical co-design for co-innovation solutions and document standard reference designs to enhance pre-sales efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for effective hand-off of the documented solution design from Sales to Moody’s Solutions Delivery and the client for implementation
• Helps build business cases for innovated product/data enhancements with Moody’s strategy teams

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s, Master's (MSc/MA), or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; a PhD or MBA is a plus.
• Over 12 years of experience in technology solutions, data analytics, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both C-level executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in delivering compelling presentations and demos.
• Comprehensive understanding of third-party data provider offerings, and the various integration patterns to leverage their data throughout the enterprise including MDM, CRM, ERP and data analytics platforms in the cloud and on-premises.
• A creative problem solver with a critical thinking mindset, capable of addressing unexpected challenges and identifying new growth and learning opportunities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, requiring minimal supervision.
• Experience with complex sales cycles and client relationship management is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$190,000 - [[$250,000, 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, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, 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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