Data specialist

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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.

Role / Responsibilities :

Moody’s Analytics is currently offering a position, based in Heredia, Costa Rica. This position will provide a platform to learn rapidly market or industry-based subject matter.

The candidate needs to have skills for financial analysis and information processing for companies.

The Data Solutions division is the commercial data business that is 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, giving when decisions need to be made.

Any analytical activity depends on reliable and accessible data, and we are proud to be a critical information resource for decision-makers around the world.

Responsibilities : This role is focus on gathering and summarising Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) information and updating databases that are made available online to subscribers.

You will be assigned a geographical coverage area or area of specialism where you will search and document information on foreign direct investment, including but not limited to type of investment, value of investments, number of jobs built by investment, motivation and incentive provided for investment, sources, status and dates.

While the role may include client queries assigned to you by your manager, this is not a client facing role.

• Maintain and add real-time investment news into our FDI historical database via our internal software.
• With the help of an aggregated news service and via primary internet research you will download, research, prioritise and process all news articles relating to your area / specialism.
• Improve existing processes and procedures to enhance the speed and accuracy of our product.
• Expand existing data offering with additional economic or demographic statistics about a geography or area (indicators) and new sources of data.
• Build and update documentation, such as internal procedures, news collection methods, definitions, and news articles download process, to ensure standardization of data.
• Maintain efficiency standards by efficient individual timekeeping and following research processes.
• Maintain quality standards by contributing to peer to peer checking procedures.

Qualifications :

• Business proficiency in English. Any additional languages are an advantage (Portuguese).
• Bachelor or advanced degree in business, economics, finance, statistics, or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (word, outlook, excel etc.)
• Good organization, attention to detail, problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Python and other programming skills are a plus (Power BI, Excel proficiency, Salesforce)

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.

Last updated : 2024-09-03