Assistant Director - Workflow Specialist - Government

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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

• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within the public sector across UK, Ireland and Nordics countries
• Proven ability to position complex data and workflow solutions for as strategic value drivers for public sector accounts, with a focus on Economic Development, Regulators, Public Services and Public Finance
• Confident presenter with the ability to deliver both high-level executive messaging and detailed product demonstrations
• Entrepreneurial, self-starting approach with a strong sense of ownership over pipeline development and results
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse, international client groups
• Ability to collaborate effectively with relationship managers, solution specialists, and cross-functional teams
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing forecasts, pipelines, and sales reporting
• Fluency in English required; additional Scandinavian languages are an advantage
• 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 business, economics, IT, or a related field preferred
• Client-facing experience, ideally within data, SaaS, or technology-driven environments

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted ambassador for Moody’s, building credibility and long-term relationships with Public Authorities and Regulators focus on Economic Development, Public Finance and Public Services across UK, Ireland and Nordics countries

• Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy for the Government sector in collaboration with Relationship Managers
• Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and expansion of existing accounts
• Own the end-to-end sales process, including outreach via campaigns, cold emails, and calls
• Deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations of Moody’s solutions, with a focus on Companies Information and Master Data Management
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and effective market approach
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and provide reliable sales forecasts to leadership
• Travel up to 50%, including international travel, to support in-person client engagement

About the Team

You will join the Workflow Specialist Government team for Europe and Africa, a highly collaborative group focused on expanding Moody’s presence across public sector markets. The team works at the intersection of data, technology, and policy, partnering closely with relationship managers and solution specialists to deliver impactful, workflow-driven solutions. With a strong growth mandate and international exposure, the team offers a dynamic environment where innovation, ownership, and cross-border collaboration are central to success.

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.