Ratings and Research Support Intern

RippleMatch Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s is offering a Ratings and Research Support Summer Intern program in the US. The 10-week, full-time internship lets students work with analytical teams across rating groups and gain hands-on experience in finance and data analysis.

Salary for US-based roles is $35/hr. Successful interns may be considered for a Ratings Associate role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing finance, accounting, economics, or quantitative fields.
• Graduation window Dec 2027–Jun 2028.
• Available to work full-time during the program dates (June–Aug 2027).
• Academic projects or internships in finance or analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical teams on projects and day-to-day work.
• Participate in case studies to build analytical understanding.
• Work on analytical, research, data, and process-related projects.
• Collect data and identify trends to support credit conclusions.
• Prepare financial documents, charts, and presentations.
• Monitor media outlets for portfolio-related news.
• Provide analytical and research support to rating teams.
• Contribute to high-quality research publications.

Skills

Interest in fixed income markets

Accounting & finance principles

Analytical skills

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Independence & workflow management

Organization & attention to detail

Data interpretation & insights

PowerBI/Tableau/KNIME/Alteryx/Python//

AI concepts curiosity

Relevant coursework or internship

Education

Finance/Quantitative degree (Bachelor/Master)

Graduation Dec 2027 – Jun 2028

Full-time availability Jun 7 – Aug 13, 2027

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

KNIME

Alteryx

Python

SQL

Job description

Ratings and Research Support Summer Intern

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted from September 14th - September 28th. 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
• 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 improve processes and drive efficiency; interest in 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 7 – August 13, 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. Summer Interns will be assigned to one of the following rating groups:

• Corporate Finance Group (CFG)
• Financial Institutions Group (FIG)
• Public Finance Group (PFG)
• Project and Infrastructure Finance (PIF)
• Structured Finance Group (SFG)

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.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring hourly rate for this position is $35/hr.

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.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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

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.