Job Description

The Analytics Research team is responsible for a range of solutions that provide transparency into financial markets and enable institutional investors to build better portfolios. Our solutions include fixed income and multi-asset class factor models, fixed income and derivative pricing models, risk simulations, performance attribution, liquidity, and regulatory solutions.
The team works closely with investment practitioners across the industry, including asset managers, hedge funds, banks, and asset owners. In addition, the team works closely with product management to define the vision and strategy for the analytics business.

• Develop a thorough conceptual and practical understanding of the most important investment problems facing our client base
• Leverage this understanding to address investment problems using the models, data and solutions provided by MSCI
• Demonstrate thought leadership by conducting and publishing applied research on relevant and timely market developments, with a special focus on risk management and scenario analysis
• Collaborate closely with research colleagues and other stakeholders across the organization
• Engage with clients in an advisory capacity; identify and support new commercial opportunities

• The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills as well as a deep interest in building solutions for investment problems
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative field
• Strong interest and understanding of global financial markets and economics, with the ability to follow and identify key investment themes and use cases
• Meticulous attention to detail, along with the ability to effectively communicate with and influence senior non-technical stakeholders. Excellent written and presentation skills in English
• Willingness to work with Python and proprietary systems to carry out research.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

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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