Ratings and Research Support Summer Intern

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody’s Investors Service offers a 10-week full-time internship within the Ratings and Research Support (RRS) program, beginning Summer 2027, across several rating groups. Students will support analytical teams, participate in case studies, and contribute to research publications while gaining mentorship and exposure to Moody’s business and culture.

Successful interns may be considered for an offer to join Moody’s as a Ratings Associate after graduation.

Qualifications

• Interest in fixed income markets, credit analysis, or financial markets.
• Understanding of accounting, finance and modelling principles.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in fixed income markets

Credit analysis

Financial markets

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Programming / data analysis tools

AI concepts curiosity

Coursework / projects experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Finance/Economics/Quantitative)

Master’s Degree (beneficial)

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.