Associate Economist 2

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 analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate economic, financial, demographic, and related time series data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency Demonstrated ability to work with structured datasets, database platforms, spreadsheets, scripting tools, and query languages to support data management, quality control, and process improvement Clear and effective communicator with the ability to document methodology, metadata, assumptions, and data processes for internal users and external client-facing applications Self-motivated and proactive, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across global teams Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to solutions in situations where data availability, methodology, or client requirements may be complex or uncertain Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on interest or experience using AI tools to streamline workflows, improve data quality checks, enhance documentation, and support operational efficiency Commitment to responsible and ethical use of AI, including awareness of AI-related risks, data governance considerations, and the importance of human oversight in economic data workflows Education Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, data analytics, data science, computer science, business intelligence, or a related field Advanced coursework or practical experience in economics, econometrics, statistical analysis, programming, database management, or data visualization is preferred Relevant professional experience in economic data, financial data, data operations, research support, or analytical database management is preferred Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is desirable, particularly where it supports research, interpretation, or quality control of international data sources Responsibilities The Associate Economist 2 will support the Economics Center of Excellence by maintaining, enhancing, and documenting economic and demographic time series datasets used in Moody’s Analytics products and research workflows. The role combines economic data expertise, analytical thinking, process improvement, and technology-enabled data operations Maintain and enhance historical, estimated, analytical, and value-added economic datasets used in client-facing products and internal research workflows Administer economic time series databases to support accuracy, integrity, timeliness, completeness, and usability of managed datasets Research the availability, structure, methodology, and reliability of economic, financial, demographic, and related data from public and licensed sources Review, validate, and reconcile incoming data using analytical judgment, documented procedures, and appropriate quality control techniques Develop, improve, and maintain repeatable