Ratings and Research Support Working Student Corporate Finance Group

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.
Skills and Competencies
Good accounting or statistics background preferred (e.g., through coursework, CFA or equivalent may be required for some, but not all teams)
Interest in fixed income markets, credit analysis, financial markets, or related research preferred
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify key insights, and communicate findings clearly through coursework, projects, or prior experience
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage workflow, adapt to changing priorities, and prioritize tasks accordingly
Proactive with the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools, automation, and data analytics 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 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
Prefer someone who is in their final year of college
Ability to work for 6 months, preferably starting January 2027, 3 days work commitment/Week
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) Working Student position offers current students an 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. Working student opportunities are offered to current students who wish to work part-time either full days or several half days (typically 6 to 12-month increments) depending on country.
Working Students complete project work determined by their team that have real impact, fostering a sense of accomplishment and professional growth. Participants will gain insights into diverse career paths and cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the company.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.