Associate Data Scientist

The Associate Data Scientist role supports quantitative modeling, research, and solution development for the Asset Management Sales and Customer Success teams. The position focuses on enhancing and maintaining quantitative modeling solutions using Moody’s proprietary data, alongside external data sources.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with large, real-world datasets, including cleaning, merging, exploring, and diagnosing data problems
• Strong theoretical foundation in econometrics, statistics, machine learning, and other data analysis methodologies
• Proficiency in programming languages and analytical applications, including Python and R
• Ability to work independently across multiple projects, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across internal business lines
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate, enhance efficiency, and improve the quality of quantitative work, with curiosity and openness to adopting new tools and methods
• Education and/or experience in a relevant area such as finance and economics
• Bachelor’s degree required, with relevant course work or experience in asset management, banking, or a related discipline

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of credit risk, private credit, and structured finance
• Adaptability and curiosity, including comfort moving between projects and subject areas and learning new domains quickly

Technology

• Python
• R

Team Overview

The Research and Innovation team within Moody’s Analytics Asset Management business unit develops new products, expands existing solutions, helps guide unit strategy, publishes thought leadership content, and supports the Sales and Customer Success teams. The team collaborates across the Banking and Insurance business units and with Moody’s Ratings.

Compensation and Location

• Location: New York, NY (onsite)
• Salary: USD 90,200 - 130,850 per yearly

Benefits

• Incentive compensation
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Additional Information (US-Based Roles)

For US-based roles only, the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $90,200.00 - $130,850.00, depending on factors including experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position.