Your Team Responsibilities
The Benchmark & Third-party Portfolio team is part of the Data Operations department. The team solves complex problems related to all aspects of data operations, extends critical product features by inventing and building analytics capabilities, and provides exceptional service to clients. The team provides services to all major product lines of MSCI, namely Index, Analytics, ESG, and Real Assets and is spread across the globe – US, Mexico, Hungary, and Philippines.
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Your Key Responsibilities
- Being a member of a highly skilled and motivated team of analysts that solves complex problems regarding all aspects of market data production including data sourcing, processing, loading, analysis, etc.
- Operation monitoring / maintenance, re-engineering and developing efficient and elegant processes to support the daily production of market data.
- Becoming a subject-matter expert with regards to 3rd Party Benchmarks and Portfolios, and its implementation on Analytics platforms.
- Leading large-scale critical data projects independently to extend capabilities and coverage, support internal and external clients with content expertise.
- Creating business specifications and cooperating with various cross functional teams (IT, Research, Product) on their execution and implementation.
- Maintaining, re-engineering, and developing efficient and elegant processes to support the daily production of portfolio data and build/manage metrics for that.
- Assisting with data visualization efforts, automatic report generation and metrics reporting.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. CFA and/or FRM designation (or progress toward certification) is a plus.
- 0–5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated interest in data management, financial markets, financial products, and risk management.
- Familiarity with programming languages and technical tools such as SQL, Python, R, Perl, and basic UNIX file administration is an advantage.
- Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire) and version control systems such as Git is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience working in Agile environments or with Agile methodologies is desirable.
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. 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. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.
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