Ratings and Research Support Intern - Corporate Finance Group/Project & Infrastructure Finance

Moody's Investors Service; Paris; Hybride; EUR 11 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Moody's Investors Service is seeking candidates for a 6-month internship in Paris, starting January 2027. You will support credit analysis and research by collecting data, building models, and preparing charts and presentations.

This role offers exposure to ratings teams in a global environment and requires a quantitative degree and strong Excel/analytical abilities. The team emphasizes rigorous analysis, attention to detail, and the development of AI-aware practices to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting background (e.g., CFA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsabilités

• Support analytical teams through research, data analysis and project work that contributes to credit analysis and research activities.
• Participate in case studies to develop analytical knowledge and understanding.
• Support analytical teams with research, data and process-related projects.
• Collect and organize data and identify trends to support credit analysis.
• Prepare financial documents, charts and presentations for analytical purposes.
• Monitor media sources for developments related to assigned projects or portfolios.
• Provide analytical and research support to rating teams.
• Contribute to the development of research publications and other analytical outputs.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives as required by the team.

Connaissances

Accounting background

Analytical & modeling skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Detail orientation

English fluency

AI concepts awareness

Formation

Bachelors or Masters in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Quantitative field

Ability to start 6-month internship from Jan 2027

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Description du poste

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.

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

• Solid accounting background (e.g., through coursework, CFA (or equivalent) required)
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage workflow effectively and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Fluency in English is required; additional European language skills are preferred, with German and Spanish particularly desirable
• 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 a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Political Economy, International Relations, Statistics or another quantitative field
• Ability to complete a 6-month internship commencing in January 2027

Responsibilities

Support analytical teams through research, data analysis and project work that contributes to credit analysis and research activities.

• Participate in case studies designed to develop analytical knowledge and understanding
• Support analytical teams with research, data and process-related projects
• Collect and organize data and identify trends to support credit analysis activities
• Prepare financial documents, charts and presentations for analytical and research purposes
• Monitor media sources for developments related to assigned projects or portfolios
• Provide analytical and research support to rating teams
• Contribute to the development of research publications and other analytical outputs
• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives as required by the team

About the Team

Our Ratings & Research Support (RRS) team is responsible for supporting the ratings and research process across Moody's analytical departments and ensuring analytical teams have the information and support they need to operate effectively. The team contributes to Moody's by supporting credit analysis activities, enabling the efficient completion of ratings and research-related work, and helping maintain the overall productivity and organization of the ratings process. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work supporting credit analysis, research and market outreach activities across a global organization.

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.