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
- Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, including the ability to review, adjust, and interpret reported financial data in accordance with relevant methodology requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and similar functions)
- Solid understanding of accounting concepts and their application to credit analysis and issuer financial reporting
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly explain data, adjustments, and analytical findings to internal stakeholders
- Fully proficient in English, with the ability to effectively participate in calls, meetings, and written communications
- Ability to quickly adapt as priorities shift to meet evolving business needs
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
- B.A. or B.S. degree required; specializations in Business Management, Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred
- 1–2 years of prior experience analyzing financial documents and applying accounting knowledge is a plus
- Apply accounting and finance knowledge to perform financial statement analysis, adjust reported data per relevant methodology requirements, and review and analyze financial ratios
- Review and interpret financial statements, official statements, and other issuer documents to assess financial performance
- Collaborate directly with ratings and support analysts to communicate data findings, adjustments, and other relevant financial information
- Partner with accounting specialists to understand and apply accounting concepts to specific entities and reporting situations
- Build and maintain documentation and provide mentorship and guidance to support analysts and outsourcing partners
- Review, adjust, and publish financial data for external market participants in a timely and accurate manner
- Contribute to special projects such as technology initiatives, accounting standard changes, analytic reviews, methodology updates, and operational improvement efforts
- Participate in training sessions and knowledge transfer activities with analysts to support ongoing professional development and career growth
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.