Job Specifications
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
Proven track record of successfully delivering insights from analyses of complex datasets
Expertise in Python and SQL
Knowledge of Git and collaboration principles
Experience in data analysis, machine learning and natural language processing, with a strong knowledge of algorithms and principles
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to people from other fields
Ability to work with limited support and thrive in a fast-paced environment, with accountability to clear targets, deadlines and outcomes
Previous experience in cybersecurity, corporate finance or debt markets is a plus
Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges
Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
Education
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Candidates pursuing a Diplôme d’Ingénieur are also eligible
Ability to complete a 6-month internship starting February/March 2026
Responsibilities
The Cyber Credit Risk team collaborates closely with AI analytics, technology teams, rating and research teams, and other departments. As a member of the Cyber Credit Risk team, the Data Scientist Intern will help develop frameworks and tools to identify cyber signals impacting credit. They will gather relevant cyber and financial data, extract signals, build data pipelines and models, and create solutions that turn quantitative predictions into actionable insights for the business and market participants.
Building solutions to extract meaningful signals from diverse cyber and financial data sources
Selecting and training machine learning models for predictive analytics, sometimes with relatively small and unbalanced datasets
Designing explainability tools understandable by non-data scientists
Collaborating with tech teams to create data ingestion pipelines connected to sources spread across different parts of the organization and delivered in varying formats
Communicating results to business stakeholders and decision-makers
Collaborating with subject matter experts from ratings and research teams to incorporate fundamental expertise into data models
Staying current with the latest research and technology developments across cybersecurity, finance, and AI domains
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.
About the Company
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody’s helps customers develop a holistic view of these risks to advance their business and act decisively. With a rich history of expertise in global markets and a diverse workforce in more than 40 countries, Moody’s unites the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities.
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