Ratings Associate
About the role
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.
Qualifications Relevant work or project experience, including internships Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills Strong organization skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail 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 Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence, including the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, foster collaboration, and approach challenges with empathy and self-awareness Exemplifies unwavering integrity by consistently acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring trust and credibility in all interactions and decisions 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 Demonstrated familiarity with Generative AI tools (e.g., LLMs like Claude or ChatGPT) and Agentic AI systems (e.g., autonomous agents or multi-agent frameworks), including practical experience leveraging these technologies for research, analysis, or workflow optimization Proficient English Communication Skills Preferred: Fundamental understanding of fixed income markets or credit Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, TABLEAU, KNIME, Alteryx) Accounting knowledge with a strong focus on financial analysis (e.g. through coursework, CFA or equivalent), or relevant work experience Education Minimum undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g. bachelor’s degree, or equivalent