Director – Data Strategy

Director – Data Strategy
Skills and Competencies
 10+ years of experience in data sourcing, data partnerships, vendor
management, or a closely related field within the data, analytics, or technology
sector.
 Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations and managing high
value supplier portfolios.
 Strong understanding of diverse data types (company, financial, alternative,
news, structured/unstructured) and their application across analytical, AI, and
commercial use cases.
 Demonstrated ability to synthesise market intelligence and translate it into
actionable sourcing and product strategies.
 Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management skills across global, cross
functional environments.
 Strong analytical mindset with the ability to conduct commercially grounded build
vs buy vs license analyses.
 Excellent communication, presentation, and executive level influencing skills.
 High degree of initiative, independence, and problem solving capability.
 Experience in EMEA, APAC or Americas company data markets.
 Familiarity with GenAI driven data requirements and metadata rich data
pipelines.
 Additional languages beyond English is preferred.
 Willingness to undertake occasional business travel.
 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 
 Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications.
Responsibilities

Strategic Data Thought Leadership & Market Intelligence
 Support and execute on multi year data acquisition strategies aligned to Moody’s
growth priorities and GenAI roadmap.
 Capture and synthesise the “voice of the customer” from internal clients,
commercial teams, and external market feedback.
 Monitor global and regional market trends, emerging data categories, competitive
landscapes, regulatory developments, and evolving IP ecosystems.
 Conduct build vs. buy vs. license analyses
 Identify and evaluate new data sources that strengthen Moody’s product
differentiation and market leadership.
Information Provider (IP) Portfolio Ownership
 Lead and expand a portfolio of global information providers, ensuring resilience,
quality, and scalability of Moody’s data supply.
 Conduct advanced IP performance assessments, manage remediation actions,
and oversee resolution of contractual, service, or operational issues.
 Drive strategic expansions of key partnerships, including multi region coverage
and multi product applicability.
 Lead complex contract negotiations with new and existing IPs, optimising
commercial terms, data rights, and risk controls.
 Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Finance to maintain compliant, consistent,
and scalable contracting practices.
Cross Functional Collaboration & Communication
 Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise to product, engineering,
sales, and other key stakeholders as it relates to the data to be considered for
product development.
 Prepare and deliver internal communications, executive updates, and client
ready collateral on data sourcing initiatives.
 Drive continuous improvement in data acquisition workflows, contract
management processes, and vendor performance frameworks.
Operational Excellence
 Ensure Moody’s data supply is ready for GenAI driven use cases, including
enhanced data quality and metadata transparency.

 Manage multiple parallel initiatives, ensuring timely execution under tight
deadlines.
About the team
 
Welcome to the Data Estate business unit at Moody's Analytics, where we are
pioneering the future of data management and analytics in Moody's Analytics. Our
mission is to deliver precise, timely data with a commitment to innovation.
At Data Estate, we focus on enhancing Moody's digital presence and improving
customer engagement through innovative data solutions. Our team is dedicated to
enforcing and evolving our data quality framework, improving transparency into our data
assets, and strategically growing new and existing information providers. We are
committed to ensuring our data is ready for an expanding set of GenAI use cases and
maintaining tight alignment with the teams we support.
We are building a resilient data platform that supports our strategic priorities and drives
long-term, sustainable growth for the business.
Join us at Data Estate and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data
management. We offer a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a
meaningful impact on our clients and the industry. If you are passionate about data
quality, governance, and innovation, we invite you to explore opportunities with us and
help us deliver exceptional results.
As Director in the Data Acquisition Strategy team, you will support the strategic direction
and execution of Moody’s global Information Provider (IP) ecosystem. You will be
responsible for designing acquisition strategies, evaluating market opportunities, and
driving high impact partnerships that strengthen Moody’s data portfolio and readiness
for new business and AI powered use cases.
This leadership role requires a blend of strategic thinking, commercial acumen,
negotiation expertise, and the ability to partner effectively across global teams. You will
oversee key IPs relationships, manage complex licensing negotiations, mitigate data
supply risks, and influence adjacent data and content strategy functions.You will
collaborate closely with Business Segments, Sales, Legal, Finance, Product teams, and
other stakeholders to optimise Moody’s data assets and ensure alignment with business
priorities.