Location
London

Hours
Full Time

About the Role
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling 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 seek candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

The Senior Analyst, Strategy and Business Analysis supports the development and execution of strategic priorities across EMEA, combining strategic thinking, market intelligence, third-party data, and advanced analytics to assess Moody's Ratings' competitive position, identify emerging opportunities, and support evidence-based decision making.

Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the development of EMEA strategy and market positioning, assessing market trends, competitive dynamics, and opportunities to strengthen Moody's Ratings' franchise across developed and emerging markets
- Contributing to data-driven market and competitive analysis, combining internal and third-party data, data science, and analytical frameworks to identify opportunities, competitive gaps, and emerging market developments
- Developing AI and agentic business cases for market intelligence, competitor monitoring, and strategic analysis, working with business and technology partners to translate strategic needs into scalable solutions; knowledge of Claude Code, Python, SQL, and tools for creating interactive dashboards is beneficial
- Translating complex analysis into actionable strategic insights and recommendations for Regional Management and senior leadership, including executive-level materials, market assessments, business cases, and scenario analysis
- Partnering with the VP – Strategy and Business Analysis on strategic priorities and projects, including competitive positioning, market opportunities, and other initiatives supporting EMEA Regional Management objectives
- Collaborating across Moody's Ratings and the broader organisation, bringing together business, data, technology, and AI capabilities to support strategic initiatives and strengthen decision making

About the Team
The Regional Management team provides leadership and coordination for Moody's Ratings business across EMEA, ensuring that the strategy and capabilities are in place to operate effectively across all Lines of Business and geographies. The team sits at the intersection of strategy, business intelligence, and technology — analysing developments across credit markets and the ratings industry, building data-driven perspectives on market positioning, and translating complex internal and external datasets into actionable strategic insights. We are increasingly leveraging AI and agentic tools to enhance strategic intelligence, automate analysis, and improve how the business identifies and responds to market developments. By joining our team, you will contribute to high-impact strategic work that directly shapes Moody's Ratings' competitive position across one of the world's most important financial markets.

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.

Experience
- In-depth knowledge of and interest in Moody's Ratings' business model, position in the credit rating industry, role in the global financial markets, and applicable regulatory regimes
- Knowledge of financial sector and capital market development in EMEA
- Experience providing technical support and a willingness to explore innovative approaches to problems
- Strong communication skills and ability to maintain relationships with senior individuals from diverse business cultures
- Ability to converse on analytical and technical financial issues
- Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
- Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges
- Growing awareness of AI risk management and commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

About you
- Ability to work independently with some supervision and produce high-quality work
- Fluency in English required; fluency in other European languages is a plus
- Models Moody’s values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity

Qualifications
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
- A business, financial, or accounting qualification is preferable, such as a CFA or MBA