MSCI Institute Senior Researcher
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Academic and Professional Background
Demonstrated ability and strong motivation to bridge academic or theoretical rigor with practitioner insight.
Advanced degree in finance, economics, engineering, applied mathematics, data science, or a related analytical or quantitative field.
Strong grounding in finance and market theory, complemented by sustained exposure to real-world markets through regular, substantive interaction with MSCI clients.
Proven track record of owning research and/or methodology development end to end, from problem formulation and methodology design through analysis, narrative development, and external promotion .
Mindset and Career Stage
Typically 2 + years of experience within MSCI (Index, Analytics, or Multi-Asset-Class research preferred), or equivalent experience combining deep MSCI collaboration with strong external research or market-facing roles.
Mid- to senior-level (VP) individual at MSCI with track record of consistent delivery ; trusted to operate independently on high-visibility initiatives.
Motivated by intellectual impact rather than narrow role definition, with the drive to shap e MSCI’s external thought leadership and amplify MSCI’s brand value.
Likes moving fast under uncertainty; agile and adaptable, with the ability to operate in evolving problem spaces without established playbooks.
Strongly execution-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to deliver projects, content, and insights quickly and to a high standard.
Naturally curious, with a habit of scanning for new themes emerging across markets, policy debates, academic research, and client conversations.
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience accessing multiple MSCI datasets, models, and core solutions across products and regions (e.g., Indexes, Barra) ; ability to synthesize insights across platforms.
- P roficiency in Python or R ; w orking knowledge of AI and machine learning as applied to financial markets.
- Uncompromising on accuracy and analytical integrity; rigorous fact-checker with strong attention to detail.
- Strong visualization and graphical skills are a major plus.
Communication and Collaboration
Strong storyteller, both written and verbal ; ability to combine MSCI data and external sources into compelling narratives. Confident communicator , i.e. the ‘ face of the Institute ’ in their domain online and in industry forums.
S trong presentation skills , delivered to senior, technical, and non-technical audiences .
Proven ability to work effectively across research, product, technology, marketing, and commercial teams, with strong interpersonal relationships across functions and products at MSCI.
What we offer you
- Salary range: $147,000 - $191,000 /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, 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 [email protected] 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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