Job Description
Location(s):
- One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5FA, GB
- Remote - Hungary, Remote, Remote, HU
Line Of Business: Central Product Group OU(CPG OU)
Job Category:
- Students & Early Careers
Experience Level: Early Career
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.
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 several programming languages (most importantly Python)
- Experience with cloud computing, software development and data pipelines
- Knowledge of quantum computing algorithms, particularly gate-based quantum computing
and hybrid techniques
- Experience working with quantum computing SDKs (qiskit, cirq, pennylane, or others)
- Familiarity with Tensor Network libraries and techniques (cuTensorNet, TeNPy or others) is
a desirable
- Experience on Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence algorithms and tools is desirable
- Experience on Quantitative finance is desirable
- Experience in technical writing in a scientific or technical field
Must also be experienced in:
- Performing statistical analysis
- Predictive modelling
- Conceptual modelling
- Creating tutorials, prototypes, demonstrations
Education
- BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field.
- MSc/PhD student in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field
preferred but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Develop use cases for which classical algorithms struggle, identify and address computational bottlenecks with quantum/inspired methods. Engage hands-on, review current literature, participate in research, and collaborate with domain experts to craft innovative solutions.
- Identify computational bottlenecks and potential business advantage in high impact use cases for Moody’s clients in collaboration with Moody’s subject matter experts - Develop new or apply existing quantum/quantum-inspired algorithms to specific applications and benchmark them against our current classical solvers.
- Review current quantum/quantum inspired algorithms literature to choose the most promising techniques to address current computational bottlenecks - Implement new solvers with relevant libraries/SDKs and integrate them in our benchmarking platform, QFStudio
- Contribute to Moody’s IP by developing innovative solutions.
- Write white papers, thought leadership pieces, and reports with your project results - Work on resource estimation for fault-tolerant quantum computing algorithms - Demonstrate some level of autonomy and the ability to learn new skills and domains.
- Collaborate with the external academic community and business community - Partner with other ML groups inside the company to find hybrid solutions and benchmarks
About the team
The Quantum Taskforce mission is to evaluate how quantum computing can disrupt our industry
and Moody’s products in the market, evaluate the industry maturity, establish partnerships, and
position Moody’s as a referent in the quantum computing sector for finance. The team creates
proofs of concept leveraging our state-of-the-art financial models and our extensive datasets across
the company.
We have 4 focus areas:
1. Thought leadership: we translate the breakthroughs in the field to professionals in the financial
sector, build training materials and engage in use case discovery and co-development with our
clients.
2. Community: we want to stay close to research and talent by interacting with some of the most
active student communities and research groups, like research groups or research engagements.
3. Use case development - research and develop quantum or quantum-inspired algorithms for
relevant use-cases for Moody's.
4. Cybersecurity - protecting our company against the Year 2 Quantum and collaborating in the
quantum safe financial forum to ensure the whole financial sector transitions to Post quantum
crypto.
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.
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.
We are committed to cultivating a culture where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We strive to create an environment where all employees can safely express their true selves, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other personal characteristic.
We recognize the importance of supporting and understanding each other. Our commitment extends to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace with zero tolerance for racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, sexism, homophobia or any other expression of hate, in any form, for any group or community.
We also believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed. This dedication extends to growth opportunities for both our employees and our communities.
Return to Work is Moody’s
Are you ready to re-ignite your professional career with a diverse and inclusive team? Moody’s RE-IGNITE is a 16 week paid full-time opportunity designed for people who wish to re-enter the workforce after a minimum two-year hiatus. RE-IGNITE includes opportunities in Canada, India, the US and the UK.
As part of RE-IGNITE, you will join one of our dynamic teams where you’ll benefit from a number of hands-on projects, coaching & mentoring, leadership development, and networking opportunities. This opportunity could lead to a full-time role with Moody’s. Imagine what we can build with you.
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Testimonial:
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Veena, Know Your Customer
“Moody’s RE-IGNITE was the kind of return-to-work opportunity I was looking for when I felt ready to re-enter the workforce in a full-time capacity. During RE-IGNITE I had the opportunity to work on live projects, strengthen and expand my skill set, learn about different aspects of the business, interact with Moody’s senior management and learn from their experience. RE-IGNITE helped me immensely in easing back into the workforce.”
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Melba, Data Solutions
“RE-IGNITE was a great experience. Not only was it a well-managed and supportive transition back to the workforce, but it was also a great way to learn about the Moody’s culture and ensure a good fit. The broad exposure to diverse people and senior management enhanced our knowledge of all Moody’s lines of business.”
RE-IGNITE Alumni: Joanna, Corporate Finance Group
“RE-IGNITE was a terrific way to not only return to the workforce, but also to learn about Moody’s as a company, its culture, and especially its strong focus on diversity and inclusion.”