Sr Data 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 CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in operational controls, business processes, and business analysisProven ability to execute and deliver results, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are consistently met Proficient in handling structured and unstructured data using SQL, R, and Python; experience integrating R models into Tableau is preferredSkilled in BI tools such as Tableau or PowerBI, and advanced Excel functions (VBA, macros, VLookups); familiarity with Jira, SQL, and Access is a plusExperienced in data extraction and transformation from multiple sources to support dashboard development and maintenance; Alteryx knowledge is advantageousEffective communicator with the ability to present insights clearly to all levels of management and anticipate user needsHighly organized self-starter and collaborative team player, adept at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlinesEducation Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or any other similar, quantitative field required At least four years of related work experienceResponsibilitiesThe Senior Data Analyst role is critical to the advancement of the MIS Business Intelligence and Process Measurement strategy. This position will leverage various statistical analyses and machine learning techniques to help senior leaders across the organization make informed, data-driven decisions that support and improve the end-to-end credit rating process. As a key member of the MIS Business Intelligence and Process Measurement team, this individual will:Support the development and implementation of predictive and prescriptive analytical models, using Tableau, to discover historical patterns, forecast trends, and identify potential risks in the data that can be used to support the end-to-end credit rating processLeverage various statistical analyses and machine learning techniques to help the organization make informed, data-driven decisions. This includes data mining, regression analysis, time-series analysis, optimization techniques, decision trees, etc. Collaborate with stakeholders (at all levels) and team members to provide recommendations and implement best practicesMaintain data quality standards and execute processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and consistencyPerform root cause analysis, remediation, and identify process improvements to strengthen operational controls and enhance business processesAssist with improving current testing standards to drive data integrity, ensuring back-end data connections and workflows are efficient and stable while maintaining reliable and accurate front-end dashboard reportsDevelop Subject Matter Expertise on the end-to-end Rating Processes, global Regulatory Policies and Procedures, as well as supporting operational procedures and guidelinesStay up-to-date with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in business intelligence and data science. Leverage learnings, through collaboration with leadership and teammates, to continually evolve and optimize analytical insights for the end-to-end credit rating processContinuously seek out opportunities to streamline and standardize the business process and enhance operational controls and efficienciesParticipate in cross-functional projects to implement operational and control improvements identified, and to address evolving regulatory and business requirementsLead activities related to performing root cause or deep dive analyses, remediation efforts and/or process improvementsCollaborate with key Moody’s teams (e.g. R&R, RTS, MIS Tech, Compliance, Legal, etc.) to effectively implement process improvements, deliver process capabilities, and remediate issues or inquiriesAbout The TeamThe Regulatory Support and Controls (RSC) team in MIS Ratings Operations and Controls is responsible for the implementation, execution, support, and controls of processes and enabling technology that supports the end-to-end credit rating process and regulatory-mandated 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.