Moody s Insurance Solutions Graduate Program – Model Development

Moody s Insurance Solutions Graduate Program – Model Development Overview

Company Name	Moody’s
Job Role	Moody s Insurance Solutions Graduate Program – Model Development
Qualifications	Bachelor’s
Category	IT Jobs
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London

Moody’s Insurance Solutions is recruiting for its graduate program in model development, based in London. This opportunity sits within the insurance line of business and is aimed at early-career candidates who want to build a long-term career in modelling, analytics, and risk-focused product development. The program is designed to help graduates learn the business, understand how Moody’s products are built and used, and develop technical and professional skills through structured training and rotations.

Moody’s describes itself as a global risk and ratings leader that is using advanced analytics and AI to help clients move from understanding risk to taking action. The company emphasizes an inclusive environment where people can share ideas, think creatively, and work with colleagues and customers in a meaningful way. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as the company notes that strong potential and alignment with its values may still make someone a good fit.

What the graduate program involves

The graduate intake begins in September 2026 and brings together an international group of Moody’s Insurance Solutions graduates. The first stage is a month of formal training, during which participants learn from experienced developers, scientists, product managers, customer success professionals, and clients. After that, graduates move into a rotation program that gives them direct experience across different teams and disciplines.

These rotations are intended to deepen understanding of Moody’s products, how they are developed, who uses them, and how customers derive value and insight from them. The program is structured to help graduates build technical capability, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and broader knowledge of the insurance and risk-modelling business.

Role focus: model development

In the model development track, analysts work closely with colleagues responsible for hazard, vulnerability, exposure, and financial modelling. The purpose of this work is to estimate the potential losses associated with extreme climate events and to help ensure that the final modelling product is accurate, efficient, and appropriate for customer use.

The role includes research and development work related to climate events and the way extreme conditions affect buildings and the built environment. The subject matter includes tropical cyclones, inland flooding, coastal flooding, severe weather, winter weather, and both chronic and acute climate change impacts. Graduates will also gain experience through rotations in related development teams, reinforcing their understanding of how different modelling disciplines fit together.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the graduate program’s training and rotation structure, beginning with the initial month-long learning period and then moving through different teams and disciplines.
• Support model development work that helps quantify loss potential from severe climate and catastrophe events.
• Collaborate with hazard, vulnerability, exposure, and financial modellers to improve the quality and usefulness of the final modelling output.
• Carry out research and development on climate-related hazards and their effects on buildings and the wider built environment.
• Contribute to work covering tropical cyclones, inland and coastal flooding, severe and winter weather, and both long-term and immediate climate change impacts.
• Build understanding of Moody’s products, the way they are constructed, and the value they provide to insurance customers.
• Develop technical, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills through practical experience across multiple rotations.
• Use programming and modelling tools as part of day-to-day development work, adapting to new languages or methods when needed.
• Work in a way that reflects Moody’s values, including curiosity, integrity, collaboration, and respect for different perspectives.

Skills and competencies

• Strong understanding of engineering analysis and design fundamentals.
• Clear interpersonal communication, including the ability to present ideas and findings effectively.
• Ability to translate analytical results into useful insights for colleagues and clients.
• Practical knowledge of programming languages used in model development, such as R, Python, Julia, SQL, or Fortran.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn additional languages or tools as the role requires.
• Good organisation, planning, and time management, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines.
• Self-driven approach combined with the ability to work well in a team.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Comfort with a fast-changing environment and a willingness to adapt tasks and priorities.

Preferred background

• Experience with engineering analysis and design in the context of risk and resilience for natural or human-made catastrophes.
• Interest in the re/insurance industry.
• Familiarity with reproducible development practices and scalable engineering workflows, such as using GitHub.
• Experience working with high-performance computing clusters.
• Strong practical knowledge of Linux or Unix environments.

Education

• A master’s degree or PhD that will be completed by September 2026.
• The degree should be in a relevant subject area such as structural engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, applied mathematics connected to building science, or computer science.

Team and business context

The role sits within Moody’s Insurance Solutions business, where the company provides models, data, analytics, and technology that help insurance customers assess catastrophe, climate, actuarial, economic, asset, and credit risk. The graduate will be part of a mission focused on improving how the world understands and manages risk, while contributing to products that support client decision-making in uncertain conditions.

Moody’s also states that it values candidates who reflect its culture of investing in relationships, leading with curiosity, championing diverse perspectives, turning analysis into action, and maintaining trust through integrity.

Location and working pattern

The role is based in London, United Kingdom. The posting does not mention remote work, hybrid arrangements, or flexible location options.

Equal opportunity and other notices

Moody’s says it is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. The posting also notes that candidates may be asked to disclose securities holdings under Moody’s securities trading policy, and that employment is conditional on compliance with that policy, including any required remediation of holdings.

The page also includes a warning about recruiting scams, explaining that Moody’s does not request payment during hiring and advising candidates not to share personal or financial information with unknown parties. It provides an email address for reporting suspected recruiting fraud.

How to apply

Applicants can submit their application through the “Apply now” option on the job page. The page also includes a “Save job” option for candidates who want to keep the role for later review.

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Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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