**Team Overview**
The Data Solutions division is the commercial data business of Moody's Analytics, bringing together a vast catalogue of data to help business decision-makers assess risks and opportunities. We are best known for Orbis, the world's most comprehensive database of public and private companies. We are the definitive source of ratings-related data for companies and securities that have been rated by Moody's Investors Service. Any analytical activity depends on reliable and accessible data, and we are proud to be a mission-critical information resource for decision-makers around the world.
**Overview of role/responsibilities for the intern**
**_A more detailed project plans will be requested from the hiring managers closer to the start of the program._**
The intern will be exposed to the different but necessary stages of data science that are needed to process real-time news for our customers.
- Automated testing
- Exploring news looking for trends and insights.
- Named Entity Recognition and Linking in news stories.
- News Classification including researching and developing new categories.
- Deriving insights by analysing news in bulk.
- Working in an agile team.
- Maintaining and updating existing software and documenting changes.
**Qualifications**
Must-Haves:
- Programming experience in Python
- Basic knowledge of bash and PHP
- Must be self-motivated; a self-starter or problem-solver.
- Must be a clear communicator.
- Experience writing regression/integration tests
Nice to Haves:
- Experience working in remote linux environments
- Experience with Postman and using APIs
- Experience with Git or other version control system
Knowledge of SQL