Asst Dir-Data Strategy

Heredia, Costa Rica

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling 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

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the financial industry, strategy, consulting, market research, product strategy, data strategy, or related fields
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down business and data questions into practical options and recommendations
• Strong understanding of financial markets, company analysis, market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment
• Working knowledge of financial accounting and regulatory considerations
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
• Ability to constructively challenge assumptions, build alignment, and communicate trade-offs clearly
• Interest in how data creates business value and how new data sources can support product innovation, customer outcomes, and differentiation
• Ability to responsibly leverage modern AI tools and platforms to improve research and insight generation
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, AI-enabled research tools, or data platforms is a plus

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Finance, Economics, Business, Journalism, English, Information Science, Communications, History, or a related field requiring strong analytical reasoning, research, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess market dynamics, customer requirements, and data availability to identify high-impact data opportunities
• Translate evolving customer needs and product priorities into clear data sourcing requirements and actionable recommendations
• Prepare market assessments, vendor comparisons, and sourcing recommendations to inform investment and negotiation decisions
• Support commercial and contract discussions by providing data-driven analysis and context for negotiation strategy
• Support vendor trials and proof-of-concept initiatives by helping define success criteria, track findings, and summarize outcomes
• Contribute to roadmap and planning efforts by identifying data priorities, risks, dependencies, and growth opportunities
• Support periodic reviews of data source performance, sourcing effectiveness, and strategic relevance
• Prepare clear, concise presentations, analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership

About the Team

Moodys 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 Moodys 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.