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 

• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, with solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with analytical teams
• Solid accounting background; pursuit of CFA, CPA, or an equivalent qualification is preferred
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently, manage workflow, adapt to a changing environment, and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving
• Knowledge of other Asian languages would be a plus
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and a strong interest in applying AI to research, analysis, and workflow improvement would be a plus

Education

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Political Economy, International Relations, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline, with a strong interest in financial markets, economic research, and data analysis.

Responsibilities 

The RRS Working Student will support analytical teams in day-to-day research, data collection, financial analysis, publication support, and process-related projects. The student is expected to work 3 days/week for 12 months. Key responsibilities may include:

• Provide day-to-day analytical and research support to rating teams
• Contribute to research, data, and process-related projects
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support well-reasoned credit conclusions
• Prepare financial models, documents, charts, and presentation materials
• Monitor media outlets for news related to special projects or assigned portfolios
• Support the preparation of high-quality research publications
• Participate in GenAI-related training, testing, and idea incubation, where relevant

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.