Ratings and Research Support Summer Internship at Moody's in New York, NY

Location(s):

7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business: RRS(RRS)

Job Category:

Students & Early Careers

Experience Level: Early Career

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.

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.

Skills and Competencies

Good accounting or statistics background (e.g., through coursework, may be required for some, but not all teams)
Strong analytical skills
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal, and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and handle workflow, to adapt to a changing environment, and prioritize tasks accordingly
Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail

Education

Students matriculating through college, studying towards a Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent qualification, or a Master's Degree, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Political Economy, International Relations, Statistics, or another quantitative field
Graduation date of December 2025 - June 2026
Ability to work during program dates: June 2nd - August 8th 2025

Responsibilities

Supporting Analytical teams as needed. Examples of analytical work may include:
Participate in case studies designed to further analytical understanding
Work on various analytical, research, data, process related projects
Collect data and identify trends to support well-thought-out credit conclusions
Prepare financial documents, charts, and presentations
Responsible for monitoring media outlets for news regarding 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 program that provides an outstanding opportunity to develop skills that are valuable to any future career in the financial services industry. This will be an internally facing role, reporting to a Team Manager. The Summer Intern 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 (PIF)
Structured Finance Group (SFG)
Sovereign Group (SOV)

Internships are full-time, offering a comprehensive view of Moodys business and culture, and a chance to build professional and technical skills. Programmatic elements include networking, mentorship, leadership speaker series and volunteering events. Interns complete project work determined by their team that have real impact, fostering a sense of accomplishment and professional growth. Throughout the internship, participants receive mentorship from Moody's professionals, gaining insights into diverse career paths and cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the company. Networking events and workshops further enrich the experience, providing a platform for professional development and collaboration. As a Moody's intern, you will gain real-world experience, turn inputs into actions, and be integral part of the team.

The successful Summer Intern can aspire to receive an offer to join Moody's as a Ratings Associate after they graduate.

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

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.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, 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 accommodations@moodys.com 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.

For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet

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.

Moody’s Corporation is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans.

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