Ratings Associate - Structured Finance

Moody's Investors Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk assessment firm in Greater London is seeking a Ratings Associate to support credit rating analysts and enhance the ratings and research process. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and is eager to learn about AI-driven financial tools. Fluency in French or German is preferred, while an undergraduate degree in Finance or related fields is required. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful decisions in the capital markets.

Qualifications

• Experience or internships related to finance or analytics.
• Strong skills in data analysis and interpretation.
• Fluency in French or German preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support analysts on credit ratings and market outreach.
• Utilize digital tools to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Draft credit research reports and attend committee meetings.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Proactive teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance or Mathematics

Tools

Python

SQL

PowerBI

TABLEAU

KNIME

Alteryx

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.

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.

Description

The Ratings & Research Support (RRS) team at Moody's plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the ratings and research process and supporting various analytical departments. The Ratings Associate will work closely with Credit Rating Analysts to ensure that all tasks related to credit ratings, research, and market outreach are completed efficiently and effectively.

This role is essential in maintaining the overall productivity and organization of the ratings process, and it supports the larger team by ensuring that all analytical needs are met promptly and accurately.

Responsibilities

As a Ratings Associate, you will be part of a global team and you will collaborate closely with Credit Rating Analysts to assign and monitor credit ratings of companies in major global industries, governments and structured financings, playing a crucial role in assessing their credit risk and performance. You will participate in key stages of the credit rating process and contribute to the rigorous evaluation and assignment of credit ratings by participating in credit rating committee discussions. You will utilize advanced digital tools and AI technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of your data analysis. Ratings Associates are part of a dynamic team that makes a significant impact on the global capital markets.

What to Expect:

• Support Analysts on work related to credit ratings, research, and market outreach
• Leverage digital tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance analytical capabilities, improve efficiency, and focus on solving complex, high-value challenges
• Analyze data and financial documents, prepare and run financial models and forecasts
• Draft rating committee memos; attend and participate in rating committee meetings
• Draft and help publish credit research reports
• Monitor market developments and news to assess credit quality and industry trends
• Attend investor and issuer meetings as required; help prepare presentations
• Continuous development of your professional skills through trainings and hands‑on work
• Learn about sustainability, cyber risk, private credit and local financial markets

Qualifications

• Relevant work or project experience, including internships
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Python and SQL skills preferred
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, TABLEAU, KNIME, Alteryx) preferred
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and adopt emerging technical applications in the financial industry, including AI-driven tools, automation and data analytics
• Proactive with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment; ability to prioritize tasks
• Fundamental understanding of fixed income markets or credit preferred
• Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence, including the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, foster collaboration, and approach challenges with empathy and self‑awareness
• Exemplifies unwavering integrity by consistently acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring trust and credibility in all interactions and decisions
• Strong skills in data interpretation and storytelling, with the ability to analyze complex datasets, extract actionable insights, and effectively communicate findings to diverse audiences in a clear and compelling manner

Language requirements

• Fluency in French or German preferred

Education

• Minimum undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualifications) with a strong academic record
• Finance, mathematics, statistics, background preferred

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.