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AVP – Senior Blockchain Analyst

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. Learn more at moodys.com.

Moody’s Investors Service is among the world’s most respected and widely utilized sources for credit ratings and research. Our opinions and analysis on a broad range of credit obligors and obligations are valued around the world for their insight and rigor. At MIS, our workplace culture supports our mission to be the Agency of Choice for our customers, employees and future employees. Our Culture focuses on Excellence and embodies behavioral qualities such as Integrity, Responsiveness, Collaboration, Respect and Passion. Our people are our core asset and we look beyond outcomes to ensure that behaviors and interactions matter.

Department

MIS

Job Description

Analytical Tools and Solutions (ATS) team is responsible for the quantitative models and analytical tools used in the rating process and across MIS. ATS also serves as an innovation hub for MIS, and helps coordinate and drive technology innovation across the firm. Within ATS, the Innovation & Data Science (IDS) group channels innovation ideas to build innovation strategies and performs MIS technology innovation activities to develop advanced capabilities in data processing and AI/ML. IDS partners with groups across MIS to drive innovation, helping them use new tools or ways of thinking to generate ideas, share information, or solve problems. This helps the business make better decisions by leveraging the latest advances in enabling and emerging technologies.

In support of our drive for continued innovation within MIS, we recently created a MIS Blockchain Center for Enablement (C4E) team within IDS to focus on translating blockchain and crypto-assets related business needs to define use cases and requirements, support blockchain analytical and engineering teams to develop production grade applications as well as build required technology infrastructure and increase dialog with institutional enterprises and blockchain service providers for potential opportunities to apply blockchain technology. This illustrates our commitment to invest with intent to grow our existing alignment of talent and business needs in a manner which advances progress of MIS’ strategic initiatives.

The Senior Blockchain Analyst (or Officer) will join our Blockchain C4E team to take the initiative, work independently, lead cross-functional project teams and produce high-quality work in collaboration with business partners, blockchain analysts and engineers, data engineers and data scientists to build robust data processing pipelines in an automated and testable fashion. You will be a key member of the IDS group focusing on a broad range of activities to identify, develop and implement new blockchain and crypto-asset opportunities for MIS. You will be part of a team of individuals responsible for supporting successful project deliveries for our Blockchain C4E. The role also includes advocating for operational and process changes to move towards a more data driven organizational paradigm.

The duties of Senior Blockchain Analyst (or Officer) include:

Maintain technical understanding of blockchain technologies and crypto-assets especially around emerging ecosystem trends, products and protocols
Capture and document technical requirements, functional specifications and use case models by interviewing internal stakeholders and (where applicable) external stakeholders for blockchain projects
Analyze and organize complex information from a variety of sources into implementable recommendations
Facilitate technical discussions to provide feedback and input in architectural design for a consistent and organized flow of information during projects
Manage scope and change throughout the initiative utilizing formal change control and requirements traceability analysis
Support in developing assessment frameworks to identify risks and merits of blockchain and crypto-assets, with a focus on platform, smart contracts, token and node design
Support development of conversion strategy and implementation plan to instrument a governance process and metrics for monitoring of existing and new blockchain solutions
Facilitate a consistent and organized flow of information during projects and effectively communicate actionable insights and recommendations to executives, product management & engineering leadership
Support the reporting to MIS’ Senior Leadership Team on the progress of our blockchain efforts, appropriate business and technology KPIs, and monitor them on a regular basis
Scan the market and, support research and training initiatives to ensure MIS has a flow of blockchain related innovative ideas to help transform the business
Partner with internal subject matter experts and business owners to discuss potential blockchain opportunities, investments, and/or acquisitions
Contribute to the development of ATS’ multi-year strategy and goals

**Potential for relocation or remote work**

Qualifications

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Financial Engineering or Applied Math preferred. Master’s degree and/or MBA a plus
8-10+ years of driving innovation in several technology areas throughout career
3-5+ years of experience managing a team; a track record of managerial expertise in growing & developing high-functioning teams
1-3+ years of practical experience with crypto analysis, building blockchain applications, cryptography, stablecoins and/or DAOs
Strong experience working in lean and agile development processes to develop and manage products and people through the product lifecycle starting with innovative concepts
Working knowledge of project development life cycle and technical analysis, preferably within banking & capital markets environment, or leading technology-oriented companies
Demonstrated experience translating strategy into meaningful deliverables using KPIs to measure and refine outputs
Demonstrated strong knowledge of innovative technical concepts including Blockchain, Machine Learning, AI, etc.
Nice to have:
Experience in market or competitive intelligence, management or strategy consulting, fintech startup, business operations, or other relevant field
Experience in cryptography, data visualization tools and/or data warehouse development
Good written and oral communication skills, as well as strong analytic, problem solving and decision-making skills
Passion for designing blockchain based solutions and developing crypto-asset assessment frameworks

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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