Associate Data Scientist

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service is seeking candidates for a quantitative modeling role within the Asset Management team in New York. You will support modeling, research, solution development, and collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to deliver client-ready insights.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in finance or economics, strong data skills with Python/R, and experience working with large datasets and econometrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in asset management, banking, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with large real-world datasets and financial data.
• Strong programming skills in Python and R, with data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain quantitative modeling solutions.
• Collaborate with research teams to develop new models and content (articles, blogs, white papers, etc.).
• Develop models and solutions for asset management leveraging Moody’s data and external data.
• Deliver proof-of-concept projects with Asset Management Sales and Customer Success teams; assist internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python

R

Econometrics

Statistics

Machine Learning

Data Cleaning

Independent Work

AI Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics or related

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

• Experience working with large, real-world datasets: cleaning, merging, exploring, and diagnosing data problems.
• Solid theoretical grounding in econometrics, statistics, machine learning, and other data analysis methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages and analytical applications (Python, R, etc.).
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across internal business lines.
• Experiencing using AI tools to accelerate, enhance efficiency and quality of quantitative projects; curiosity and openness to adopting new tools and methods.
• Education/experience in a relevant subject matter area such as finance and economics. Knowledge of credit risk, private credit, and structured finance a plus.
• Adaptable and curious; comfortable moving between projects and subject areas and learning new domains quickly.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, with relevant course work or experience in asset management, banking, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

The role supports quantitative modeling, research, solution development, and the Asset Management Sales and Customer Success teams.

• Assist in the enhancement and maintenance of existing quantitative modeling solutions Collaborate with research teams in other business units to develop new solutions, conduct research, and contribute to content generation (articles, blogs, white papers, etc.).
• Contribute to the development of new models and solutions for the asset management sector by leveraging Moody’s proprietary data, as well as external financial and economic data.
• Partner with the Asset Management Sales and Customer Success teams by delivering proof-of-concept projects, developing collateral, and acting as an internal knowledge resource.
• Must be able to work in person at Moody’s 7 World Trade Center offices on a schedule to be determined (at least once a week).

About the Team

The Research and Innovation team in the Asset Management business unit at Moody’s Analytics develops new products, contributes to expansion of existing solutions, helps guide the unit’s strategy, publishes thought leadership content, and supports the Sales and Customer Success teams. The team collaborates across the Banking and Insurance business units, as well as with Moody’s Ratings.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$90,200.00-$130,850.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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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.