Product Director - Data Strategy

LGBT Great; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in London is seeking an experienced data strategy professional to drive alignment between enterprise data strategies and business growth. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and demonstrate exceptional communication skills, along with a proven track record in shaping data governance frameworks. This role emphasizes collaboration with senior leadership to embed data-driven solutions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in data governance and management.
• Experience with shaping enterprise-wide data strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment between data strategy and business growth.
• Influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Lead horizon scanning for new data sources and tools.

Skills

Data strategy expertise

Vendor evaluation and selection

Executive communication skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Ability to navigate ambiguity

Education

Advanced degree in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or Statistics

Job description

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced expertise in data strategy, governance, and management, with a proven ability to balance compliance and innovation.
• Demonstrated success in shaping and executing enterprise-wide data strategies, frameworks, and operating models that deliver measurable business impact.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience in vendor evaluation, selection, and partnership management.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and secure sponsorship from senior leadership and boards.
• Leadership experience in cross‑functional teams within complex, matrixed global organizations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve stakeholder issues with clarity and precision, and operate with resilience in dynamic environments.

Education

• Advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or Statistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive alignment between enterprise data strategy and segment/product strategies to support business growth.
• Consolidate and prioritize segment needs, ensuring they inform enterprise‑wide data strategy and investment decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape and execute Moody’s Analytics’ data strategy, driving alignment and impact across segments.
• Advocate for commercial segments, embedding evolving client needs into data priorities and solutions.
• Translate market and client feedback into data strategy, shaping investment cases for measurable commercial outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions through data‑driven recommendations.
• Surface risks and propose solutions balancing commercial opportunity, regulatory obligation, and operational resilience.
• Champion a data‑driven culture by establishing best practices for prioritization, governance, and execution.
• Lead horizon scanning for new data sources, tools, and technologies, advising leadership on opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with data governance and technology partners to translate customer and segment needs into enterprise‑wide policies and practices.

About the Team

Our Chief Data Office team is responsible for shaping and executing Moody’s Analytics’ data strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities across segments and products. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in:

• Driving strategic data initiatives across Moody’s Analytics.
• Enhancing collaboration between commercial segments and the data estate.
• Delivering insights and innovation that support business growth and client impact.