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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. 

Skills and Competencies

• A minimum 1 year of experience in data operations, automation support, or analytics within business or finance environments.
• Skilled in Python, SQL, Alteryx, Power Automate, and BI tools commonly used in operational workflows.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on attention to detail and reliable processes.
• Effective communicator, capable of collaborating with both technical and business teams, paired with a growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning automation and data management.
• 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 in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Moody's Shared Services is looking for a skilled Data Operations Specialist II to join the Finance Data and Analytics team. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of automated solutions to enhance process efficiency, monitor workflows, and drive operational improvements. This role includes leveraging automation tools, supporting data management and analytics activities in a financial context, and ensuring the maintenance and optimization of automation systems in a production environment.

• Monitor and maintain automation workflows across Finance systems, ensuring successful execution of scheduled and ad-hoc processes while promptly resolving issues.
• Support operational tasks, including dashboard updates, data refresh management, and troubleshooting within team tools.
• Assist in developing, testing, and deploying automation solutions using Python, Alteryx, Power Automate, and SQL to streamline manual processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation or data pipeline issues, document corrective actions, and rerun failed jobs as needed.
• Collaborate with senior developers and analysts to integrate AI-driven solutions (e.g., Copilot, AI Agents, LLM-based assistants) into daily operations.
• Maintain operational dashboards, monitor workflow performance, and support critical cycles like month-end close, while identifying opportunities for AI-driven process improvements.

About the team

The Finance Data and Analytics team is a collaborative group of professionals passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive operational excellence. We combine expertise in automation, analytics, and financial processes to deliver innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy across Moody’s Finance operations. Our team thrives on problem-solving, continuous learning, and exploring emerging technologies such as AI and advanced automation to transform workflows and create scalable, reliable 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.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet

Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.