Active ETF Specialist EMEA

The MSCI Index Coverage team is responsible for the growth, adoption, and commercial advancement of MSCI indexes and solutions across all segments in EMEA. Within our Index Coverage team, Asset Manager and ETF specialists position MSCI indexes, data and technology solutions to support clients across a wide variety of use cases, including benchmarking, risk and performance, services that enable scale, and to serve as the basis for financial products such as index-linked ETFs. The team is client-focused, connecting with all parts of the trading ecosystem, including the buy-side, sell-side, market makers, and asset owners such as pension plans and wealth managers.

This is an opportunity to work alongside the well-established MSCI Index Coverage Team to extend index data, tools and services within one of the fastest growing corners of the market – Active ETFs. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience and be a fast learner and adapter to fit into the culture of a high-growth organization. The candidate would work with clients and internal stakeholders across different functions on a day-to-day basis to understand client needs and market trends and provide MSCI index solutions, both off-the-shelf and new ideas, for Active Asset Managers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• The Active ETF Specialist EMEA will report to the EMEA Head of Indexed Investments & Solutions and be responsible for engaging with Asset Managers, primarily in the UK and continental Europe, with the goal of supporting their growth and financial product development index-linked products (e.g., for Active ETFs).
• Be entrepreneurial in efforts to establish and build upon client relationships, especially key investment personnel and product-related decision makers.
• Develop in-depth understanding of clients’ strategic product initiatives, as well as efficiency and cost-focused priorities for scale and asset growth, to develop and position innovative new product ideas and workflows.
• Build client specific and business specific plans and strategies in tandem with the regional Index Products team, which includes the development of internal and external pitch book material and collateral.
• Coordinate efforts and initiatives by collaborating with existing specialists, senior account managers, product, research, marketing and other teams.
• Support management with business reporting and strategy/operating plan development.

Your Skills And Experience That Will Help You Excel

• The successful candidate will have a minimum 10 years of experience within the Active Asset Management industry, with an emphasis on roles including product strategy, development and execution, client portfolio management and/or business development for financial products (e.g., publicly available ETFs or mutual funds).
• Deep understanding of active portfolio construction — including investment frameworks, decision-making processes, and alpha generation methodologies along with quantitative bottom up and top-down techniques.
• A thorough sense of the competition, market structure and regulatory landscape, inclusive of trends and how those may shape future product needs.
• Knowledge of key players and client segments throughout the ecosystem, including asset owners, wealth managers, liquidity providers, and traditional as well as digital distribution platforms.
• Strong track record of innovation, collaboration and communication, preferably with global cross-functional teams such as research, client coverage, product, marketing and technology.
• Ability to integrate and apply the full MSCI toolkit — leveraging analytics, data, research, and technology — to support clients across the entire alpha delivery lifecycle.
• Proven analytical skills and a solutions mindset.
• Experience of integrating climate considerations into investment strategies is considered a plus.
• Impeccable attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and an ability to run multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally knowledge of Python, VBA and SQL but not a prerequisite.
• Proficiency in AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.

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, AI Learning Center, 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 vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

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.