Ratings and Research Support Summer Intern - Structured Finance Group

Moody's; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s is seeking a full‑time intern for its Ratings and Research Support program in Greater London. The 10‑week internship focuses on supporting analytical teams, building financial research, and delivering high‑quality publications.

You will engage in case studies, data collection, and presentations while gaining mentorship, networking, and a broader view of Moody’s business and culture. Successful interns may be considered for future roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Interest in fixed income markets, credit analysis, or financial markets
• Understanding of accounting, finance and modelling principles
• Ability to interpret data, identify key insights, and communicate findings clearly through coursework, projects, or prior experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Additional fluency in a European language, particularly Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish or Dutch, is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage workflow, adapt to changing priorities, and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Exposure to programming, data analysis or visualization tools, such as PowerBI, Tableau, KNIME, Alteryx, Python, SQL or similar platforms, is a plus
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can improve processes and drive efficiency; interest in responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, prior internship, or other hands-on experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support analytical teams on projects and day-to-day work.
• Participate in case studies designed to build analytical understanding
• Work on analytical, research, data, and process-related projects
• Collect data and identify trends to support well‑thought‑out credit conclusions
• Prepare financial documents, charts, and presentations
• Monitor media outlets for news related to special projects or portfolios
• Provide analytical and research support to the rating teams
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality research publications

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Programming basics

Education

Finance / Economics / quantitative field

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

KNIME

Alteryx

Python

SQL

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 27 October – 10 November. We encourage interested candidates to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Skills and Competencies

• Interest in fixed income markets, credit analysis, or financial markets
• Understanding of accounting, finance and modelling principles
• Ability to interpret data, identify key insights, and communicate findings clearly through coursework, projects, or prior experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Additional fluency in a European language, particularly Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish or Dutch, is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage workflow, adapt to changing priorities, and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Exposure to programming, data analysis or visualization tools, such as PowerBI, Tableau, KNIME, Alteryx, Python, SQL or similar platforms, is a plus
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can improve processes and drive efficiency; interest in responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, prior internship, or other hands-on experience preferred

Education

• Students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred), or equivalent qualification, with coursework or academic focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Political Economy, Statistics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field
• Graduation date of June 2027 – June 2028
• Ability to work full-time during the program dates: June 14 – August 20, 2027

Responsibilities

Support analytical teams on projects and day-to-day work. Examples may include:

• Participate in case studies designed to build analytical understanding
• Work on analytical, research, data, and process-related projects
• Collect data and identify trends to support well‑thought‑out credit conclusions
• Prepare financial documents, charts, and presentations
• Monitor media outlets for news related to 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) internship program is a 10-week experience designed to help students develop skills that are valuable for a future career in financial services. This is an internally facing role reporting to a Team Manager.

This full‑time internship offers a comprehensive view of Moody’s business and culture, along with opportunities to build professional and technical skills. Program elements include networking, mentorship, leadership speaker series, and volunteer events. Interns complete meaningful project work determined by their team, contributing to real business priorities while building confidence and practical experience. Throughout the internship, participants receive mentorship from Moody’s professionals, gain exposure to diverse career paths, and develop a broader understanding of the company. As a Moody’s intern, you will gain real‑world experience, turn inputs into action, and contribute as an integral part of the team.

Successful Summer Interns may be considered for an offer to join Moody’s as a Ratings Associate after graduation.

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.