Associate Data Scientist

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
Experience working with large, real-world datasets: cleaning, merging, exploring, and diagnosing data problems.
Solid theoretical grounding in econometrics, statistics, machine learning, and other data analysis methodologies.
Strong proficiency in programming languages and analytical applications (Python, R, etc.).
Ability to work independently on multiple projects, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across internal business lines.
Experiencing using AI tools to accelerate, enhance efficiency and quality of quantitative projects; curiosity and openness to adopting new tools and methods.
Education/experience in a relevant subject matter area such as finance and economics. Knowledge of credit risk, private credit, and structured finance a plus.
Adaptable and curious; comfortable moving between projects and subject areas and learning new domains quickly.

Education
Bachelor’s degree required, with relevant course work or experience in asset management, banking, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities
The role supports quantitative modeling, research, solution development, and the Asset Management Sales and Customer Success teams.
Assist in the enhancement and maintenance of existing quantitative modeling solutions Collaborate with research teams in other business units to develop new solutions, conduct research, and contribute to content generation (articles, blogs, white papers, etc.).
Contribute to the development of new models and solutions for the asset management sector by leveraging Moody’s proprietary data, as well as external financial and economic data.
Partner with the Asset Management Sales and Customer Success teams by delivering proof-of-concept projects, developing collateral, and acting as an internal knowledge resource.
Must be able to work in person at Moody’s 7 World Trade Center offices on a schedule to be determined (at least once a week).