Data Finance Operations 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

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to execute repetitive, high-volume processes accurately and consistently
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey business concepts to a senior audience in a professional and concise manner
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong client-focused orientation with the drive and dedication required to achieve results and ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a collaborative and professional approach to working across functions
• 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

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor's degree), ideally in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Ideal graduation date: 2028
• Internship start date: March 2027

Responsibilities

• Support the document download process, including performing manual downloads, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to future operational improvement discussions
• Assist with new deal setup, data entry and capture (e.g., amendments), lifecycle data maintenance, data quality assurance, and tracking support for rating analysts within designated Lines of Business
• Perform administrative tasks including data updates, preparing rating actions, publishing ratings, and completing research and press release templates consistent with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Monitor designated mailboxes to ensure timely and effective handling of internal and external client requests, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and time-sensitive deliverables
• Escalate technical issues and more complex external inquiries to Senior Data Operations team members for resolution, with appropriate supervision
• Identify and research data discrepancies or inconsistencies and follow up with the appropriate analyst to ensure timely resolution
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients, delivering a high level of service across a high volume of transactions
• Collaborate with Rating Teams and other Moody's departments (e.g., Commercial, Technology) as needed, and provide backup coverage for designated team members during absences and holidays to ensure continuity of service

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.