Sr Compensation Analyst

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving 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 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.

Skills And Competencies

• +3 years' work experience in compensation
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across various levels and functions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in global market pricing and job evaluation.
• Experience within the global financial services and/or technology sectors.
• Experience with SuccessFactors and project management is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in related field.

Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the development and execution of the company's total compensation programs, including base salary, short and long-term incentive compensation, job evaluations, and data analysis.

• Support the design and execution of Moody's global compensation programs, including base salary, short- and long-term incentives, job evaluations, and data analysis.
• Provide Compensation Consultants with analytics and recommendations for new hires, promotions, market assessments, and other compensation initiatives.
• Participate in global benchmarking processes by analyzing industry survey data to assess competitiveness.
• Audit compensation processes to ensure alignment with internal policies and compliance standards.
• Deliver key analytics and project support for initiatives such as Job Architecture, compensation reporting, and benchmarking.
• Monitor market trends and recommend updates to compensation practices to maintain competitiveness.
• Assist in the global annual compensation planning cycle, including salary increases, bonus payouts, and equity programs.
• Educate People Team members and managers on compensation programs and processes.
• Collaborate with the Digital People Delivery team to ensure compensation systems meet business needs.

About The Team
Our Global Compensation team designs and manages Moody's total rewards programs to attract and retain top talent. We ensure our practices are competitive and aligned with business strategy, support global initiatives that promote equity and performance, and deliver data-driven insights that guide strategic talent decisions across regions and business units.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, place of origin, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group, persons with a disability, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and women.

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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.