Analyst (Digital Assets)

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

• One to two years of relevant professional experience in financial research, consulting, fintech, data analysis, technology research or a related field; strong internship or academic research experience may also be considered
• Solid foundation in financial analysis, including the ability to interpret financial statements, understand business models and connect operational developments with financial outcomes
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital assets and the broader digital economy, with the ability to explain complex technologies and their business, financial and economic implications clearly
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to managing research projects and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex findings to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, with a collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute ideas in an international, multidisciplinary environment
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, accounting, mathematics, statistics or a related quantitative field
• Master's degree or progress towards a professional qualification (e.g. CFA) preferred

Responsibilities

Research how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital assets are reshaping industries and financial markets through clear, evidence-based analysis.

• Conduct research on artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital assets and other technologies shaping the digital economy
• Assess the financial and strategic implications of emerging technologies and contribute to Moody's Ratings research
• Navigate large data sets to identify relevant information, patterns and differentiated insights
• Collect, organize, validate and synthesize information from multiple internal and external sources
• Build clear analytical frameworks combining quantitative and qualitative evidence
• Use generative artificial intelligence tools effectively to support research
• Monitor developments across technology, regulation, capital markets and the macroeconomic environment
• Communicate complex findings clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and support data visualization, quality assurance, research planning and project execution

About the Team

Our Digital Economy team is responsible for assessing how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are transforming industries and financial markets. We translate complex technological developments into clear, evidence-based analysis for a financial audience and contribute to Moody's Ratings research. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in digital assets and artificial intelligence, where we are exploring and adopting emerging technologies to enhance how we deliver for our clients.

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.