Sales Rotation Associate

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Moody’s Investors Service invites eligible graduates to join a two-year Sales Rotation Program in New York or London. You will rotate through Sales Development, Client Support, Marketing, and Sales Operations to build client-facing skills and a broad Moody’s perspective.

The role includes a base salary of about $76,000 for US hires, with incentive compensation eligibility. We value curiosity, collaboration, and integrity, and offer a structured mentorship and feedback framework to grow into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management or related field.
• Anticipated June 2027 graduation; ready to start July 2027 cohort.
• Internships or project work in relevant areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial and client-facing skills through rotations across Sales Development, Client Support, Marketing, and Sales Operations.
• Support contracting for renewals and new business; align with client requirements and standards.
• Handle client inquiries via phone, email, and chat; build cross-functional relationships.
• Assist marketing events, campaigns, communications, and analytics to inform insights.
• Conduct prospect research and lead outreach; qualify opportunities for sales teams.

Skills

Internships

Creative problem solving

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Results oriented

AI concepts interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business, IS, Management)

Anticipated graduation June 2027

Eligible for July 2027 cohort

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted from September 25 through October 9.

Skills and Competencies

• Relevant experience or projects, including internships, preferred
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to assess issues and develop practical solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across diverse teams and business functions
• Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Proactive and responsive approach to identifying issues, communicating updates, and managing expectations
• Motivation to achieve measurable results and contribute to team goals
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, or another relevant area
• Anticipated graduation date of June 2027
• Availability to start as part of the July 2027 cohort

Responsibilities

Develop commercial and client-facing skills through rotations across key sales and customer-focused functions. Participants will complete up to three eight-month rotations across Sales Development, Client Support, Marketing, and Sales Operations.

Sales Operations

• Support contracting activities for renewals and new business by assessing business needs, preparing documentation, and confirming alignment with client requirements and organizational standards
• Coordinate responses to requests for proposals by gathering relevant information from multiple teams and supporting timely, accurate submissions

Client Support

• Manage client service inquiries through phone, email, and chat in a courteous, professional, accurate, and timely manner
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Customer Engagement, Sales, Product Management, Data, Research, and other business functions

Marketing

• Support marketing events and campaigns, create customer-facing communications, and generate reports and analytics that inform marketing insights

Sales Development Representative

• Conduct prospect and account research, lead outreach campaigns, identify new contacts, and develop an understanding of customer needs
• Qualify prospective opportunities and direct leads to the appropriate sales professionals for continued development

About the Team

The Moody’s Sales Rotation Program is a two-year early-careers program designed to develop well-rounded, client-facing professionals through structured rotations, on-the-job learning, mentorship, and regular feedback. Associates join a cohort in New York or London and gain exposure to Sales Development, Client Support, Marketing, and Sales Operations while building an understanding of Moody’s data, products, processes, and customers. The team values collaboration, curiosity, integrity, and measurable results and encourages participants to explore how artificial intelligence and other digital tools can responsibly improve workflows, efficiency, and the customer experience. Upon successful completion of the program, participants may be considered for placement within Moody’s commercial organization based on business needs and individual preferences.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary for this position is $76,000, 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• 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.

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.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the Securities Trading Policy on Moody’s Compliance Expo page.

Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.