Private Assets Researcher

MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual 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, analyse 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.

Lead the development and enhancement of private asset index methodologies and analytical tools, combining rigorous analysis with practical investment insight. Translate research and data analysis into clear, actionable insights that address client investment challenges across private equity, private credit, and real assets. Partner with Product and Commercial teams to align research priorities with evolving market trends and client needs. Present research findings and product innovations to senior internal stakeholders and institutional clients. Engage directly with clients to understand objectives, provide analytical support, and identify opportunities to enhance MSCI’s private asset offerings. Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including research publications and client‑facing materials.

Highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Advanced degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field preferred. 7+ years of experience in research, product development, investment strategy, or a related role within asset management or financial services. Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, practical insights for diverse audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and clients. Working knowledge of R or Python, with the ability to independently analyse datasets and prototype analytical solutions. Solid understanding of financial data best practices and the private markets investment landscape. Experience in private assets (private equity, private credit, private real assets) preferred.

What we offer you:

• Salary range: $116,000 - $151,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus.
• 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.

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 analyse 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, colour, 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.