Ratings and Research 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

• Interest in fixed income markets, credit analysis, or financial markets
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of accounting, finance, and modeling principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage workflow, adapt to changing priorities, and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Experience with data modeling and financial visualization structures is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Exposure to programming or data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus
• Fluency in English is a plus
• This is a hybrid role which requires in-office presence
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency; interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Students currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Industrial Engineering, Commercial Engineering, Information and Management Control Engineering, Auditing, or another quantitative field
• Candidates in their final year of studies and completing a mandatory professional internship are preferred
• Ideally one year from graduation, with availability from January to December 2027.

Responsibilities

• Work on analytical, research, data, process, and financial visualization-related projects
• Participate in key stages of the rating process, providing continuous support to analytical teams
• Collect data and identify trends to support well-thought-out credit conclusions
• Prepare financial documents, charts, and presentations
• Monitor media outlets for news related to special projects or assigned portfolios
• Collect, process, and analyze regulatory filings such as M&A announcements, dividend payouts, shareholder meeting agreements, and other material disclosures
• Provide analytical and research support to rating teams
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality research publications

About 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.