Associate Director

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 leadership capability with experience managing multiple teams across different geographic locations Subject matter expertise in data quality, remediation, and enrichment within large-scale databases Ability to balance strategic, big-picture thinking with detailed operational execution Proven experience collaborating across functions and datasets to drive consistency and operational excellence Strong project management skills, including managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication Analytical mindset with the ability to identify operational issues, risks, and improvement opportunities Experience with data quality assurance, validation rules, and governance standards Comfort leveraging technology and analytics tools such as Databricks and Power BI for reporting and insights Demonstrated interest in automation, process improvement, and emerging technologies including Gen AI tools Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams Education Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Management, Information Systems, Business, Finance, or a related discipline Responsibilities The Associate Director – Data Specialist provides strategic and operational leadership for multiple teams responsible for improving the quality, completeness, and consistency of Moody’s databases while ensuring alignment with governance standards and business objectives. Lead and support multiple teams across geographies, providing direction, escalation support, and leadership coverage Act as a subject matter expert for complex data quality, remediation, and enrichment issues Drive a technology-driven, innovative mindset across strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations Serve as a leadership bridge between Directors and Assistant Directors, ensuring alignment and continuity Oversee end-to-end data remediation and enrichment to resolve incomplete, inconsistent, or duplicate entity data Ensure all validated and enriched data meets defined quality standards and governance requirements Manage project delivery, including timelines, milestones, risks, and stakeholder communication Monitor, measure, and report operational performance, issues, and improvement opportunities Lead quality assurance activities, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Product, Engineering) to support business objectives and customer use cases About The Team The Company Data team within Moody’s is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of core entity data that underpins Moody’s products and customer insights. The team works collaboratively across regions and functions, combining strong data expertise with innovative, technology-driven approaches to support high-quality decision-making and deliver value to customers. 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.