M&A Integration & Strategy Associate

Moody's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an Associate to support execution of integration and divestiture initiatives and other ELT-level strategic projects across Moody's. You will map interdependencies, coordinate with functional teams, and drive end-to-end project delivery while maintaining momentum and transparency for senior stakeholders.

You will leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis, develop presentations, and contribute to playbooks and best practices within the Integration Management Office.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in consulting, corporate development, project management, business operations, or another project-based role.
• Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to structure and execute against high-priority project objectives.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple concurrent deliverables while collaborating effectively with peers to align priorities, resolve issues, and meet established deadlines.
• Proven ability to use advanced Excel functions to analyze and synthesize complex data and PowerPoint to create clear, executive-ready presentations for senior stakeholders; PMO project tools knowledge is a plus.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with quick turnaround times and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive execution of discrete integration or divestiture milestones, including high-value employee-facing milestones such as application and vendor rationalization and employee onboarding and change management.
• Support high-priority, ELT-level strategic projects, including One Moody's initiatives and other enterprise priorities, through research and analysis, cross-team planning, stakeholder alignment, and execution.
• Partner with functional teams to map cross-functional interdependencies and ensure delivery against integration or divestiture timelines.
• Support end-to-end project execution, from planning and sequencing through implementation, issue resolution, and close-out.
• Identify risks, track issues, and proactively drive resolution across stakeholders, escalating where needed to maintain momentum.
• Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards to monitor progress, track milestones, and provide transparency to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to integration and divestiture playbooks, frameworks, and best practices while coordinating workstream meeting cadences, leading meetings, and documenting and following up on next steps and action items.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to improve productivity, accelerate analysis, enhance project execution, and support the development of presentations, reporting, and project deliverables

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Independent delivery management

Attention to detail

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PMO tools

Job description

Moody's is seeking an Associate to support execution of integration and divestiture initiatives and other ELT-level strategic projects across Moody's. You will map interdependencies, coordinate with functional teams, and drive end-to-end project delivery while maintaining momentum and transparency for senior stakeholders.

You will leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis, develop presentations, and contribute to playbooks and best practices within the Integration Management Office.