Ratings and Research Support Summer Intern

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

Job summary

Moody’s Ratings and Research Support internship is a 10-week program designed to develop skills valuable for a finance career. Interns join analytical teams across groups like CFG/FIG/PFG/PIF/SFG and work on data, research, and financial presentation tasks. This internally facing role reports to a Team Manager.

Successful interns may be considered for a full-time Ratings Associate role after graduation. For US roles, the anticipated hiring wage is $35/hr.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with coursework in quantitative fields

Responsibilities

• Support analytical teams on projects and day-to-day work

Skills

Interest in fixed income markets

Credit analysis

Accounting principles

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Verbal & written communication

Independent work & prioritization

Attention to detail

Data interpretation & insights

Data analysis tools (PowerBI/Tableau/"

Python/SQL basic knowledge

AI concepts curiosity

Relevant coursework or internships

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree-focused coursework in Finance/Economics/Quantitative field

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

KNIME/Alteryx

Python/SQL

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.

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 wage 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.

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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.