Ratings and Research Support Summer Intern

14701 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 preferredEducation * 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, 2027Responsibilities * 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 publicationsAbout the ProgramThe 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,