Index R&D - Structured Products

The MSCI Index R&D team is a global client-centric research group that has full research ownership of all MSCI equity indexes and related frameworks in production throughout their lifecycle, whether flagship MSCI index products or client customized index solutions. This responsibility spans all factor, thematic, cap-weighted and sustainability & climate indexes.

The successful candidate will be a member of the team based in London and be expected to lead new index research projects from initial concept through research, development, consultation and successful production implementation. The candidate will carry out extensive back testing, research and analysis of investment strategies using historical market data, factor models, Sustainability & Climate characteristics and portfolio construction tools to build new indexes and generate investment insights. They will work on index research projects that include factor investing, thematic investing, multi-asset class strategies, integration of sustainability/climate considerations in the investment process and conduct in-depth research and analysis to generate investment ideas for investment strategies. The candidate will work with other members of the global research teams to write research papers and blogs on investment strategies and will also work closely with clients in the structured products segment to refine new index ideas aimed at solving the clients' investment challenges.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel:

• Understanding of investment process in different asset classes (e.g. equity, digital assets, futures etc.), investment styles such as factor investing, thematic investing etc.
• Expertise in quantitative investment approaches such as portfolio optimization, long/short, leveraged positions etc. is a strong plus.
• Highly developed hands-on analytical and quantitative skills (e.g., time series and cross-sectional analysis) and extensive recent practical experience with statistical and database packages (preferably Python).
• Hands-on experience with NLP models and other machine learning models will be an advantage.
• Experience in institutional investment practices, buyside portfolio management concepts or sell side quantitative structured products.
• Experience of writing technical and research reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

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.

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.