Ratings Associate - Sub-Sovereign

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 & Competencies
Relevant work or project experience, including internships
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, TABLEAU, KNIME, Alteryx) preferred
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong organization skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
Exemplifies unwavering integrity by consistently acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring trust and credibility in all interactions and decisions
Eagerness to learn and adopt emerging technical applications in the financial industry, including AI-driven tools, automation and data analytics
Proactive with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment; ability to prioritize tasks
Fundamental understanding of fixed income markets or credit preferred
Strong skills in data interpretation and storytelling, with the ability to analyze complex datasets, extract actionable insights, and effectively communicate findings to diverse audiences in a clear and compelling manner
Python and SQL skills preferred
Economic research or relevant credit research experience preferred
Strong knowledge of macroeconomic principles
Financial/statistical research capabilities
Education
Minimum undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualifications) with a strong academic background in Economics or International Relations; Finance, International Business, and/or Public Administration
Graduate degree or equivalent preferred
Availability to start no later than January 2027
Responsibilities
As a Ratings Associate, you will be part of a global team and you will collaborate closely with Credit Rating Analysts to assign and monitor credit ratings of companies in major global industries, governments and structured financings, playing a crucial role in assessing their credit risk and performance. You will participate in key stages of the credit rating process and contribute to the rigorous evaluation and assignment of credit ratings by participating in credit rating committee discussions. You will utilize advanced digital tools and AI technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of your data analysis. Ratings Associates are part of a dynamic team that makes a significant impact on the global capital markets.
What to Expect:
Support Analysts on work related to credit ratings, research, and market outreach
Leverage digital tools and AI-driven solutions to enhance analytical capabilities, improve efficiency, and focus on solving complex, high-value challenges
Analyze data and financial documents, prepare and run financial models and forecasts
Draft rating committee memos; attend and participate in rating committee meetings
Draft and help publish credit research reports
Monitor market developments and news to assess credit quality and industry trends
Attend investor and issuer meetings as required; help prepare presentations
Continuous development of your professional skills through trainings and hands-on work
Learn about sustainability, cyber risk, private credit and local financial markets
About the Team
The Ratings & Research Support (RRS) team at Moody's plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the ratings and research process and supporting various analytical departments. The Ratings Associate will work closely with Credit Rating Analysts