Ratings and Research Support Intern - Corporate Finance Group (12-Months)

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted from September 14th - September 28th. We encourage interested candidates to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Skills and Competencies

• Good accounting or statistics background preferred (e.g., through coursework, CFA or equivalent may be required for some, but not all teams)
• Interest in fixed income markets, credit analysis, financial markets, or related research preferred
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify key insights, and communicate findings clearly through coursework, projects, or prior experience
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage workflow, adapt to changing priorities, and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Proactive with the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Exposure to data analysis or visualization tools, such as PowerBI, Tableau, KNIME, Alteryx, or similar platforms, preferred
• Some familiarity with Python, SQL, or other programming/data tools a plus
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools, automation, and data analytics can improve processes and drive efficiency; interest in responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, prior internship, or other hands-on experience preferred

Education

• Students matriculating through college, studying towards a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualification, or a Master’s Degree, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Political Economy, International Relations, Statistics, or another quantitative field
• Ability to complete a 12-month, part-time (20/hr per week) internship starting in 2027

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
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality research publications

About the Program

The Moody’s Ratings and Research Support (RRS) Intern position offers current students an opportunity to develop skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. This will be an internally facing role, reporting to a Team Manager. This intern opportunitie is offered to current students who wish to work part-time (20/hr per week) either full days or several half days for 12-months.

Interns’ complete project work determined by their team that have real impact, fostering a sense of accomplishment and professional growth. Participants will gain insights into diverse career paths and cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the company.

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.