Ratings and Research Support - Summer Intern - Sub-Sovereign Group

Moody's Investors Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s is offering a 10-week summer internship designed to develop skills valuable for a career in financial services. The program provides mentorship, exposure to Moody’s ratings and research, and meaningful project work assigned by team managers within the Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign rating groups.

Interns will gain real-world experience and potential consideration for a full-time role after graduation. Successful interns will join Moody’s as Ratings Associates after graduation, benefiting

Qualifications

• Strong accounting or statistics background with macroeconomic principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to programming, data analysis or visualization tools, such as PowerBI, Tableau, KNIME, Alteryx, Python, SQL or similar platforms, a plus.
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, prior internship, or other hands-on experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical teams on projects and day-to-day work.
• Examples may include: participate in case studies 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 team.
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality research publications.

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.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong accounting or statistics background and a good understanding of macroeconomic principles
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• 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
• Ability to interpret data, identify key insights, and communicate findings clearly through coursework, projects, or prior experience
• Exposure to programming, data analysis or visualization tools, such as PowerBI, Tableau, KNIME, Alteryx, Python, SQL or similar platforms, a plus
• 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
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, prior internship, or other hands-on experience preferred

Education

• Students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or equivalent qualification, with coursework or academic focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Political Economy, International Relations, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Administration, 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

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 team
• 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. Summer Interns will be assigned to Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign (Sub-Sov) rating group.

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.