Moody’s Ratings and Research Support (RRS) Internship

Job Description

About Moody’s:

Moody’s unites the brightest minds to transform today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. They strive for an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, fostering the exchange of ideas, innovative thinking, and meaningful customer interactions. They value investing in relationships, leading with curiosity, championing diverse perspectives, turning inputs into actions, and upholding trust through integrity.

Job Description: Moody’s Ratings and Research Support (RRS) Internship

This is a 10-week, full-time summer internship program (June 2nd – August 8th, 2025) offering a comprehensive view of Moody’s business and culture. The program aims to develop valuable skills for a future career in financial services. The internship is internally facing, reporting to a Team Manager.

Responsibilities:

Interns will support analytical teams in various capacities, including:

• Participating in case studies to enhance analytical understanding.
• Working on analytical, research, data, and process-related projects.
• Collecting data and identifying trends to support credit conclusions.
• Preparing financial documents, charts, and presentations.
• Monitoring media outlets for news related to special projects or portfolios.
• Providing analytical and research support to rating teams.
• Contributing to the creation of high-quality research publications.

Team Assignment:

The 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)

Program Elements:

The internship includes:

• Networking opportunities.
• Mentorship from Moody’s professionals.
• A leadership speaker series.
• Volunteering events.
• Project work with real-world impact.
• Workshops for professional development.

Potential for Full-Time Employment:

Successful interns may receive an offer to join Moody’s as a Ratings Associate after graduation (December 2025 – June 2026).

Compensation:

For US-based roles, the anticipated hourly rate is $35/hr.

Qualifications:

• Students matriculating through college, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Political Economy, International Relations, Statistics, or a quantitative field.
• Graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Availability to work during the program dates (June 2nd – August 8th, 2025).
• Good accounting or statistics background (coursework may be sufficient).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage workflow, adapt to change, and prioritize tasks.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.