Data Specialist - Mergers & Acquisition Research

Skip to main content Go to homepage Menu Saved Jobs (0) EN Filter Languages English English Canadian Français Canadian French View all jobs Search Jobs Find jobs for Location Radius miles 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Search Data Specialist - Mergers & Acquisition Research Greater Manchester, England Apply now Save job Posted 07/03/2026 Job reference 14087 Experience level Experienced Hire Job category ESG Analytics, Data & Research Line of business Data Estate 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 CompetenciesStrong reading comprehension in English is required, as the role involves researching, reviewing, and interpreting company disclosures, regulatory filings, news articles, and transaction informationExcellent research and analytical skills with the ability to gather, validate, and interpret information from multiple public and proprietary sourcesStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy when entering, maintaining, and updating large datasetsStrong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet productivity targets in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and WordExperience working with financial, corporate, or business information databases is preferredBasic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiencyInterest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical useEducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Management, Information Studies, or a related field preferredRelevant professional experience in research, data operations, financial services, or information management will be considered in lieu of a degreeResponsibilitiesResearch, analyse, and maintain global mergers and acquisitions data to support the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of Moody's proprietary databases.Research and capture mergers and acquisitions transaction data from publicly available sources and news servicesMaintain and update real-time information within Moody's databases, ensuring data quality, completeness, and consistencyAnalyse transaction details including deal structure, participants, values, payment methods, dates, sources, and transaction statusPrioritise and process large volumes of information while meeting established productivity and quality standardsConduct internet-based research to identify new sources, expand...