Let's begin Ratings and Research Support 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

• Financial modeling skills and knowledge
• Economic research or relevant credit research experience
• Good statistics/econometric skills are an advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and handle workflow, to adapt to a changing environment, and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• 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 matriculating through college, studying towards a bachelor's degree in economics, Public Accountancy, Business Administration, Political Economy, Actuarial sciences or pursuing master's degree
• Ideally one year ahead of graduation

Responsibilities

Supporting Analytical teams as needed.  Examples of analytical work may include:

• Participate in case studies designed to further analytical understanding
• Work on various analytical, research, data, process related projects
• Collect data and identify trends to support well-thought-out credit conclusions
• Prepare financial documents, charts, and presentations
• Responsible for monitoring media outlets for news regarding special projects or portfolios
• Provide analytical and research support to the rating teams. 

About the team

The Working Student will work with lead analysts and ratings associates on analytical and research-related duties, as well as on other activities. These include monitoring relevant news, participating in process-related projects, collecting data and identifying credit trends, and preparing charts, tables, and presentations. In conducting credit analysis, the working student is expected to contribute analytical and data-related inputs alongside lead analysts and ratings associates.

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.