Credit Strategy & Standard Summer Intern

Moody's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Leadership speaker sessions

Volunteer events

Job summary

Moody's invites driven students to join the Credit Strategy & Guidance team for a 10-week, full-time internship. You will support data collection, macro indicators analysis, and credit-related research while collaborating with diverse teams across regions.

You'll contribute to publications, prepare charts for stakeholders, and engage in networking opportunities, mentorship, and leadership sessions. Moody's emphasizes responsible AI awareness and ethical data use throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• We are seeking students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• Graduation window is December 2027 to June 2028 and you must be able to work full-time during June 14 – August 20, 2027.
• Applicants should have coursework or internships in finance, accounting, economics or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and maintain data files on macro indicators to support credit conclusions.
• Verify data accuracy from internal and external resources.
• Contribute to research publications and projects on macro topics.
• Prepare charts and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Monitor media for news on projects or portfolios.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Data acquisition

Research databases

MS Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Python / VBA

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree (advantage)

Graduation in 2027–2028

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Python

VBA

MS Office

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted from 15 - 29 October. We encourage interested candidates to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Skills and Competencies

• Good accounting, economics or statistics background (e.g., through coursework, and or relevant internship experiences)
• Strong data acquisition, information collection, research and analytical skills
• Versed in various research databases such as Haver, Bloomberg terminal, and other data platforms as well as AI tools for data acquisition and analysis
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPointExcellent verbal, and 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 detailProgramming skills (e.g., Python, VBA, etc.) are preferred
• Experience with Power BI and Power Automate is also preferred
• 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
• Fluency in one or more European languages, such as French, German, Spanish or Italian, is an advantage

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
• Graduation date of December 2027 – June 2028
• Ability to work full-time during the program dates: June 14 – August 20, 2027

Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented, well-organized working student to support our Credit Strategy & Guidance Analytical teams with a variety of data, research, and credit-related tasks.

• Provide input, maintain and update a wide range of data files on macro indicators to support well-thought-out credit conclusions
• Ensure data accuracy by quantifying, verifying, and validating information from internal and external resources
• Contribute to high-quality research publications and projects on key macroeconomic and industry topics
• Prepare charts and presentations for both internal and external audiences
• Monitor media outlets for news regarding special projects or portfolios

About the Program

Our Credit Strategy & Guidance team is responsible for shaping and maintaining the analytical frameworks, policies, and standards that underpin Moody's ratings quality and consistency across sectors and geographies. As part of a global and multicultural team, you will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions and functions, partnering with professionals from diverse backgrounds including credit analysis, economics, risk management, and technology. The breadth of these interactions provides exceptional exposure to diverse perspectives and business challenges in an international environment. By joining our team, you will contribute to meaningful work that supports the integrity and excellence of Moody's credit opinions, while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where AI-driven tools and data platforms are increasingly central to how we deliver analytical insight.

The Summer Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time experience designed to help students develop professional and technical skills while gaining exposure to Moody's business and culture. Reporting to a Team Manager, interns complete meaningful project work aligned to business priorities and participate in networking opportunities, mentorship, leadership speaker sessions, and volunteer events.

As a Moody's intern, you will gain practical experience, build valuable connections, and contribute as an integral member of the team.

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.