Data Operations Specialist
Moody's · Heredia
Skills and Competencies
- 1-3 years of experience analyzing financial statements and financial disclosures
- Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and/or local GAAP accounting standards; experience with multiple accounting frameworks is considered an advantage
- Advanced understanding of corporate filings and financial reports, including annual reports, 10-K filings, solvency reports, and other regulatory documents
- Hands-on experience extracting, interpreting, and validating financial data and insights from published financial statements
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and other advanced analytical functions; Tableau, Snowflake, and Databricks knowledge is desirable
- English: Advanced written and verbal command
- Spanish: Advanced written and verbal command
- Business proficiency in other languages is a plus
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Responsibilities
The Financial Spreader Specialist analyzes published financial documents of corporate entities globally to extract, validate, and govern high-quality financial data that strengthens Moody's product value and market impact.
- Analyze and extract financial data, insights, and other relevant information from corporate financial documents
- Review and interpret financial statements, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements from annual, interim, and regulatory filings of entities across global markets
- Perform detailed quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of financial data captured and processed
- Maintain adherence to established productivity and quality standards while meeting defined deadlines
- Support data governance initiatives that enhance the quality, usability, and reliability of Moody's financial products
- Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Data Operations leadership to achieve team objectives
- Demonstrate accountability, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset while contributing to operational excellence
About the Team
The Credit & Financials - Data Operations Costa Rica Team brings together data analytics, finance, and accounting expertise to maintain, develop, review, and improve tools that help Moody's deliver more value to customers and stakeholders. As part of the Data Estate Organizational Unit, the team plays a critical role in advancing Moody's value proposition among a wide range of financial market participants by ensuring the highest level of financial data governance, quality, and usability across our products. By joining this team, you will partner closely with global Data Operations Leaders, Subject Matter Experts, and cross-functional collaborators, contributing to innovation-driven work that shapes the future of financial data at Moody's.