Contract Specialist at Moody's

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Procurement, Finance, Legal Support, Sales Support, Organizational Skills, Detail Orientation, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Salesforce CRM, Apttus, Teamwork, Proactivity, Judgment

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 Minimum 3 years contract-related experience, preferably in a procurement, finance, legal or sales support role Highly organised, with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Extremely detail-oriented and meticulous Strong teamwork and customer service orientation. Highly responsive and proactive in issue identification, communication, and managing expectations. Highly motivated and results driven. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships. Demonstrates good judgment in problem-solving and issue escalation. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience working with Salesforce CRM and/or Apttus is strongly desired. Fluency in English (spoken & written) is essential. For EMEA-based positions, other European languages would be advantageous. Education Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., bachelor’s degree) in finance, business administration, information systems, management, or other relevant area Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end contract process for renewals and new business, supporting a dedicated team of sales representatives and acting as the primary point of contact for contract strategy, drafting, and execution processes. Participate in regular pipeline review sessions with sales team to advise on optimal commercial approach, set expectations, and proactively address potential contractual risks and challenges that might delay or complicate signature. Analyse account information, license parameters, and contract terms with extreme attention to detail in order to support the sales team with proposals for pricing, cross-selling, and/or renewals. Independently draft all Tier 1 (

Responsibilities

The Contract Specialist will manage the end-to-end contract process for renewals and new business, acting as the primary point of contact for contract strategy and execution. They will draft contracts, analyze account information, and collaborate with various internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and address any contractual risks.