Job Description

Job Reference:
2025-2866
Location:
London
Category:
Research
Solution:
Private Capital

Quantitative Researcher - Private Assets - Credit Focus

Your Team Responsibilities


MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual with experience in credit markets to join the Private Assets Index Research & Development team. The team is part of MSCI's Global Research and Development team and focuses on conducting proprietary research and strategic product development to address investment problems and support the growth of MSCI's private assets product offerings. The team utilizes various analytical tools and methods to develop new index/product methodologies in private capital and real assets, analyze alternative data sets, and integrate them into MSCI products. The group collaborates closely with other teams within Research and Development and across the firm to execute the research roadmap.


Your Key Responsibilities

Please note that candidates can be in London (UK) or New York (US). Design and develop new index/products and analysis tools with a focus on private asset investing. Use advanced statistical methods to design, test, and refine models. Present complex models and insights to diverse audiences, and work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives. Engage with clients to address key investment challenges, drive innovative solutions, and identify new opportunities aligned with market developments. Demonstrate thought leadership through research innovation as well as publishing research papers and applied research pieces. See investment challenges from the clients' perspective and understand how our offering can solve their needs. Provide people and thought leadership for a regional/local functional group.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills. Master's degree or PhD in quantitative finance, financial mathematics, economics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another quantitative field. 7+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher. Advanced mathematical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex models into practical client solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work at the intersection of finance and technology, leveraging quantitative models to solve real-world client challenges. Strong experience in programming, preferably in an R or Python ecosystem. Strong knowledge of financial data best practices. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Understanding of credit markets and experience in credit portfolio construction. Experience in private assets (private equity, private credit, private real assets) is preferred but not required.

About MSCI

What we offer you

Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing. Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces. A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results. A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients. Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development. Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles. We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.


MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.


MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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Research & Development


Are you ready to lead the way in creating cutting-edge models and driving thought leadership in the finance industry?

Benefits

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MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. You are entitled to an extensive range of

core benefits

along with a range of

additional benefits

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Core benefits:


Private medical insurance Private dental insurance Private GP service Medical screening Life Assurance Long-term disability benefit Accident Insurance Critical Illness Cover Group Personal Pension Plan contribution

Additional benefits:
Cycle Scheme Personal travel insurance Will Writing Independent Financial Advice Eye Test Reimbursement Season Ticket loan

Development opportunities

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Guided by your manager, our learning and development opportunities empower you to perform at your best, make an impact and shape your career.


Career paths are multidirectional and we believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With access to LinkedIn Learning Pro and our bespoke Learning@MSCI platform, you can easily customize and tailor your learning journey to accelerate your career.

London

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Ninth Floor

Ten Bishops Square

Spitalfields

London E1 6EG

United Kingdom

Recruitment process

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Apply online

First, click Apply and upload a CV that shows us the skills and passion you could bring to this role, as well as your contact details so we can reach out to you.
Talk to our recruiter

If you look like a good match, our recruiters will arrange a chat where we'll ask about your motivations, experience, and background, and where you can ask us anything you want to know about working at MSCI.
Interview with our team

If you like what you hear, and we think you have what we need, then it's time to interview with your future team, either virtually or in the office. These interviews will give you a clear insight into the team and the day-to-day responsibilities of the role. Read our interview top tips.
Make your decision

If you're successful, we'll make you an offer and give you any further information you need to help you make your decision. If the answer is yes, it's time for some background checks, and then we'll welcome you on board. Learn more about our onboarding experience.