Quantitative Researcher/Analyst

This job is with MSCI, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. The MSCI Index Management Research (IMR) Team is a global client-centric research group that is responsible for the cross-asset ongoing maintenance and enhancement of MSCI index methodologies. The IMR group performs index policy research, index methodology consultations, as well as market research in the context of MSCI's market classification review.

The group works closely with other groups within research (New Product Development Research, ESG Research) and across the firm (data, technology, product, coverage) to implement the IMR agenda and benefits from the substantial resources and expertise across the global MSCI organization. You will be responsible for all aspects of rebalancing the indices you own ensuring full accuracy of data and be in a position to discuss in depth all Climate & ESG methodologies.

The Vice President of Index Management Research will also be involved in general Index Management Research responsibilities such as index policy research and expert guidance in new product development. This will include helping to ensure that our ESG and Climate index methodologies appropriately incorporate the latest investment trends and regulatory developments, that the construct is robust and comprehensive, and that methodologies are dictated by a framework centered on market portfolio management practices and index replication.

Be a leader representing Index Research & Development between internal teams such as ESG Research, Product Management, Coverage, IT and DCS in managing project work streams and in significantly contributing to the overall research and organizational agenda.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel:

• 8-10 years direct or financial industry experience, relevant ESG / Climate experience required.
• The candidate should have very good knowledge around the fundamentals of equity index investing and construction, ideally other asset class knowledge as well.
• Fundamental knowledge and familiarity around concepts of index maintenance and portfolio management/replication across asset classes.
• Experience of working on a Portfolio Management desk for an Asset Manager is a plus.
• Extensive experience and comfortability with clients is central to success in the role.
• Very good quantitative knowledge and analytical skills including Python.

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 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.

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.