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Department Overview - Data Solutions
The Data Solutions division is the commercial data business of Moody's Analytics, bringing together a vast catalogue of data to help business decision-makers assess risks and opportunities. We are best known for Orbis, the world's most comprehensive database of public and private companies. We are also the definitive source of ratings-related data for companies and securities that have been rated by Moody's Investors Service. Data Solutions is also the home of NewsEdge, the premier collection of premium and web aggregated businesses news with more than 23,000 breaking news and key trade publications, web pages, blogs and social media feeds. All are normalized, enriched and delivered sub second of release. We strive to deliver convenience and insight to our customers by eliminating the hassle of sourcing, preparing, and accessing data, adding value when decisions need to be made. Any analytical activity depends on reliable and accessible data, and we are proud to be a mission-critical information resource for decision-makers around the world.
Domain Overview - Data Management Platform
Data has become a critical asset for enterprises, playing a pivotal role in various aspects of business operations and strategic decision-making. Our proprietary datasets power a diverse set of products and services and have an ever-increasing set of demands for expanded coverage and data quality.
Role Overview
Our team is going through an exciting phase of going from Data at Rest to Data in Motion using event-driven architecture (EDA) and NoSql storage technologies. Are you passionate about breaking barriers between tech innovation and business needs? Join our cutting-edge foundational team where you'll drive the creation of a dynamic data storage and retrieval system across diverse domains.
As a technical business analyst, you'll be the vital link connecting tech enthusiasts and forward-thinking stakeholders. This role demands a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise to ensure that the needs of both product and technical stakeholders are met.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate across diverse teams, turning business goals into tech specs that power our innovative data storage and search solutions.
- Bridge the gap between tech experts and business visionaries, ensuring everyone speaks the same language for seamless project execution. Explain complex technical concepts in
- simple, clear language to non-technical stakeholders, and convey the business needs and constraints to the technical team.
- Analyze data from different domains to understand patterns and trends. Use these insights to inform system design and improve data storage and search capabilities. Ensure that the design meets the business requirements, is technically feasible, and can be implemented within the project constraints.
- Champion progress updates, sharing wins, challenges, and solutions with an engaged audience.
- Create user-friendly tech guides and docs to facilitate smooth system adoption and use.
- Coordinate with the quality assurance team to plan and execute system testing to ensure our solutions exceed expectations.
- Offer insights and recommendations to enhance data storage, retrieval, and search functionalities based on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years of proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or in a similar data-driven role.
- Expertise in database management, data modeling, and warehousing concepts.
- Ace communicator who effortlessly translates business needs into tech lingo and vice versa.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Agile enthusiast with project management tool prowess.
- A knack for problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Preferred Skills:
- Passion for cloud-based solutions and big data tech.
- Familiarity with programming languages and querying databases.
- Bonus points for certifications in Business Analysis or related fields.
Ready to revolutionize our data pipeline? Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the future!
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.