Contract Specialist (Temporary Contract)

About the role

Moody's, a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, is looking for a Contract Specialist on a temporary contract in Manchester, United Kingdom. The role sits within the Operations and Strategy team, which supports the contracting, operational and strategic processes behind Moody's Analytics, working closely with Sales, Legal, Finance and Billing. Candidates who do not meet every requirement are invited to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle for a dedicated sales portfolio, covering new business and renewals, from strategy and drafting to negotiation and execution.
• Take part in pipeline review meetings to advise on commercial approaches, flag contractual risks and help close deals.
• Analyse customer information, licensing requirements, pricing structures and contract terms to support cross-selling, renewals and revenue growth.
• Draft and negotiate Tier 1 sales agreements independently, in line with internal policies, regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Maintain accurate customer and transaction data in CRM and other systems, and review executed contracts for completeness and compliance.
• Work with Finance, Legal, Billing and others on complex transactions and contract modifications, and act as a point of contact for client inquiries.

Required profile

• At least two years of contract-related experience in procurement, finance, legal, sales support or a similar environment, able to handle complex agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation and execution, with attention to detail and organisational ability under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management or a related field.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM and contract management systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts and hands-on use of AI tools to streamline workflows, plus experience implementing AI-powered solutions.