Data Specialist Summer Internship

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

• Data collection and cleaning
• Information processing for companies
• Good organization, attention to detail, problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities

Education

• Students matriculating through college, studying towards a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, in business, economics, finance, statistics or related fields of study
•  Ability to work during program dates: June 2nd - August 8th 2025
• Business proficiency in English. Any additional languages are an advantage, particularly German or Chinese
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (word, outlook, excel etc)

 
Responsibilities

This role is responsible for gathering and summarising Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) information and updating databases that are made available online to subscribers. You will be assigned a geographical coverage area or area of specialism where you will search and document information on foreign direct investment, including but not limited to type of investment, value of investments, number of jobs created by investment, motivation and incentive provided for investment, sources, status and dates. While the role may include client queries assigned to you by your manager, this is not a client facing role.

• Maintain and add real-time investment news into our FDI historical database via our internal software
• With the help of an aggregated news service and via primary internet research you will research, prioritise and process all news articles relating to your area/specialism
• Maintain efficiency standards by efficient individual timekeeping and following research processes
• Maintain and reduce backlog volumes by deduping and effective use of prompts

About the Team & Program

The Investment Data division is part of the commercial data business that is bringing together a vast catalogue of data to help business decision-makers assess risks and opportunities. We strive to deliver convenience and insight to our customers by eliminating the hassle of sourcing, preparing and accessing data, giving when decisions need to be made. Any analytical activity depends on reliable and accessible data, and we are proud to be a critical information resource for decision-makers around the world.

The FDI team is responsible for updating and expanding the product Orbis Crossborder Investment (OCI). The team has a presence in Manchester, UK and Heredia, Costa Rica.

Moody's 10-week summer internship program is a premier opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a hands-on learning experience, guided by Moody's commitment to integrity, excellence, and insight. The program takes place each summer from June – August and positions are available for undergraduate and select graduate students. Internships are full-time, offering a comprehensive view of Moody's business and culture, and a chance to build professional and technical skills. Programmatic elements include networking, mentorship, leadership speaker series and volunteering events.  Interns complete project work determined by their team that have real impact, fostering a sense of accomplishment and professional growth. Throughout the internship, participants receive mentorship from Moody's professionals, gaining insights into diverse career paths and cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the company. Networking events and workshops further enrich the experience, providing a platform for professional development and collaboration. As a Moody's intern, you will gain real-world experience, turn inputs into actions, and be integral part of the team. 

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.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet

Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.