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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. 

Employment eligibility to work in the U.S. is required, as Moody’s will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position

Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• 2+ years of experience in project management
• Proficiency in data governance, project management, and experience in reporting tools (i.e. Databricks, Alteryx, Python, SQL, MS Fabric, Purview, Collibra, Jira etc.)
• Solid working knowledge of Salesforce.
• Proven experience in working in multi-functional team, data management, preferably within a commercial setting.
• Strong understanding of data integrity and change management processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both business and technical teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with industry-standard data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Purview) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Data Management, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director, Data Governance will be responsible for establishing data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, compliance, and security standards are upheld. The role will involve coordinating strategic initiatives and is critical in driving data-driven decision-making while ensuring projects align with business objectives and deliver value.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with data stewards and business units to establish clear data ownership, accountability, and workflows for data quality improvement.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a Business Intelligence data catalog, ensuring proper documentation of data lineage, definitions, and classifications.
• Develop and track data governance KPIs (e.g., data quality scores, policy compliance rates) and present findings to senior leadership.
• Conduct training sessions to foster a culture of data responsibility.
• Oversee the Business Intelligence projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, resource optimization, and timely delivery.
• Establish project governance frameworks, monitor project risks, and provide regular updates to executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between teams, ensuring that interdependencies are managed and project objectives are achieved.
• Manage resource allocation across projects, identifying gaps and coordinating solutions to optimize efficiency.

About the team

The MA Business Intelligence Team is dedicated to supporting data-driven decision-making across Moody’s Analytics. Our team is committed to providing insightful analysis, robust data solutions, and actionable intelligence to help drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence. We work closely with various departments to ensure that data is leveraged effectively to meet business goals and enhance overall performance.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $118,700.00 - $172,250.00, 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 or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, 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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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.