Compliance Working Student

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

• Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct
• Professional, proactive, adaptable, diligent, and dependable, with a strong sense of accountability
• Strong willingness to learn, with a demonstrated enthusiasm for professional growth and development
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with a demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring how AI tools can enhance processes and drive operational efficiency
• Interest in developing knowledge of responsible AI practices, including ethical considerations, risk management, and governance
• Prior experience within a financial institution or a Compliance function is preferred
• Ability to commit to a 12 month working student program, dedicating one day per week throughout the duration of the assignment

Education

Currently enrolled in the first or second year of a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Accounting, Law, Technology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Summarize regulatory publications, circulars, and industry updates
• Prepare governance meeting presentations and supporting materials
• Prepare compliance training presentations and related documentation
• Support compliance projects by conducting gap analyses and coordinating and tracking stakeholder responses
• Assist with document management and record-keeping activities
• Support ad hoc tasks and projects assigned by members of the Hong Kong Compliance team.

About the Team

Moody's Compliance function operates globally to provide compliance advisory services and training to its business lines. This role will work closely with the Hong Kong Compliance team and will be responsible for supporting the execution of Compliance activities and responsibilities for the Hong Kong hub. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive environment. This is a 12-month working student opportunity requiring a commitment of one day per week.

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.