Associate Product Consultant 2021

Moody's (NYSE: MCO) is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Our data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 11,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody's combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets. 

Moody’s Analytics provides financial intelligence and analytical tools supporting our clients’ growth, efficiency and risk management objectives. The combination of our unparalleled expertise in risk, expansive information resources, and innovative application of technology, helps today’s business leaders confidently navigate an evolving marketplace.

Department

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. 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.

Job Description

As an Product Consultant in the Solution Delivery team, you will be participating in various implementation projects by providing assistance to our clients for the configuration, and implementation of our Credit and Compliance Catalyst, our API interfaces or relevant data solutions. You should possess both functional and technical capabilities, together with client-facing skills. In general, you will be expected to assist in performing project tasks such as:-

• Leading client implementation projects. Working closely with project managers and product specialists to gather business requirements, document and implement solutions that meet customers’ needs.
• Identify and position new features with Product Strategy function to enhance the solution offering to customers.
• Configuring and/or customising various financial and process-related aspects of the Catalyst software.
• Using our API interfaces to connect external and internal client systems to our solutions.
• Assisting our clients to build interfaces to our data-warehouse (i.e. Data Mapping).
• Helping to install or upgrade our software and providing on and off-site technical support.
• Providing user and technical training.
• Utilizing our tracking systems (issues, timesheet).
• Actively participating in enhancing our product suite and knowledge database (e.g. documentation review, feedback on products/project methodology, development of “how-to” entries, etc.).
• Conversing with client technical resources and BvD’s subject matter experts to analyse and document issues and convey corresponding solutions.
• While office-based, the position will at times require travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in IT and/or Finance.
• Understanding of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and System Integration
• Relevant experience, preferably within a financial institution or financial software organisation related to commercial credit or compliance risk assessment.
• Capability to participate in all phases of a software implementation project
• Strong track record of excellent results delivered to internal or external clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good presentation skills, and the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels, with both internal and external parties.
• Basic understanding of Accounting concepts, Credit Decisioning processes, and/or Financial Instruments considered beneficial.

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.