Instrument Data Management Associate

The Equity Data Management (EDM) organization is responsible for providing data content and services for MSCI tools that fuel investment decisions. Our services focus on working with index and analytics teams on the production and development of input data used for product generation. In addition, we provide support to our sales team, consultants and client relations teams with client inquiries on content.

The Equity Data Management Associate will be responsible for performing and managing data operations ensuring the highest level of quality for a diverse data set of attributes. The candidate will play a key role in supporting EDM initiatives to re-build and enhance many of the core data content systems.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage MSCI's Equity and ETF data engine covering global markets for instrument and issuer coverage, corporate actions, and pricing/market dataset.
• Review and enrich existing data processes in conjunction with Project Management and Development teams, making system more robust, agile and efficient.
• Implement and enrich content delivery to all Business Units based on robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor operations using metrics and new age dashboard and tools.
• Collaborate with our client service partners for escalations/queries and improve client experience.
• Participate in carving new product launches and enhancements to existing products in conjunction with Product and Project Management team.
• Create an environment which fosters growth and development of people and ideas.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel:

• Good understanding of financial markets, financial instruments, index data and providers.
• Breadth and depth of different asset classes and the data attributes associated with each.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a result-oriented, team-driven organization.
• Commitment to improving the business and customer experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills a must.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or equivalent.
• Relevant experience with demonstrated interest in data analysis and/or data research.
• Experience working in a global environment and with global teams.
• Willing to work morning shift (6:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 9 AM - 6 PM), and adapt to a rotating schedule, alternating every two weeks between Tuesday-Saturday and Monday-Friday.

Following skills will have added benefit:

• Working knowledge of databases, SQL, Python, Power BI, R, VBA.
• Familiarity with AI and large language model (LLM) techniques.
• Knowledge of market data vendors (i.e. Refinitiv, Bloomberg, Telekurs, ICE, FTSE).

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.