Applied AI - Summer Intern

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

• Solid understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and data engineering concepts
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI models and platforms such as OpenAI, Hugging Face, or Google Gemini, with a willingness to experiment and learn
• Familiarity with modern AI development environments, cloud platforms, and collaborative tools
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively to a non-technical audience
• Demonstrated interest in applied AI and machine learning through coursework, research, or open-source contributions

Education 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Business, Finance, or related fields
• Available for a 10-week internship from June 15 to August 21, 2026

Responsibilities
The Banking Business Unit works closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality products and services to clients. As a Summer Intern, you will contribute to applied AI initiatives, including generative AI projects, that support financial risk assessment and decision-making. You will gain practical exposure through structured training, hands-on project work, and ongoing mentorship.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing AI prototypes for financial risk assessment and decision support
• Conducting data analysis and context engineering using banking and financial datasets
• Researching emerging AI tools, frameworks, and academic methods relevant to current use cases
• Contributing to applied AI projects, including generative AI initiatives, that address real-world business challenges
• Translating business requirements into AI-driven solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicating insights and project outcomes effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Staying current with the latest advancements in AI and their applications in banking

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.