Product Director - Data Strategy

Entrepreneur First; City of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data-focused organization is looking for an expert to drive alignment between data strategy and business growth. The successful candidate will have advanced experience in data strategy, strong commercial acumen, and exceptional communication skills. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership and influencing data-driven decisions to support measurable commercial outcomes. Join a team that is pioneering in data-driven culture and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s preferred) in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to balance compliance and innovation.
• Demonstrated success in shaping enterprise-wide data strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment between enterprise data strategy and segment strategies.
• Consolidate and prioritize segment needs for data strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced expertise in data strategy

Strong commercial acumen

Exceptional 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.