VP Data Engineering & AI

Our team is responsible for building and maintaining the Data platform a business-critical component that powers MSCIs S&C offerings . We manage the end-to-end lifecycle of ESG datafrom ingestion transformation and scoring to final delivery to internal consumers and external clients.

Key responsibilities of the team include:

Designing scalable data pipelines using Databricks PySpark and BigQuery.
Supporting regulatory-compliant ESG scoring and reporting logic.
Partnering with ESG Research and Index teams to translate methodology changes into platform features.
Ensuring data quality platform stability and SLA adherence.
Driving automation and modernization across the ESG data ecosystem.

Define and execute enterprise data and AI pipelines/workflows aligned with business objectives leveraging PySpark Databricks BigQuery and AI-driven automation frameworks.

Design maintain and optimize scalable distributed data pipelines lakehouses and real-time processing systems for S&C and fund-related datasets.

Perform complex SQL-based transformations manage data models supporting scoring audit delivery and ensure data governance quality security and compliance standards.

Architect and deploy AI RAG and Agentic AI/multi-agent solutions to enhance analytics automation and operational efficiency across business functions.

Analyze data troubleshoot data discrepancies and lead incident triage root cause analysis and resolution of platform anomalies.

Collaborate with Product Engineering and senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation automation.

Build mentor and lead high-performing data engineering and AI teams while driving platform scalability quality monitoring and operational excellence.

Document workflows scoring logic AI processes and data flows to ensure transparency audit readiness and knowledge sharing across teams.

• Strong data engineering and AI skills to investigate anomalies validate scoring logic and derive actionable insights from ESG fund data using advanced analytics and automation techniques.
• Exposure to ESG concepts and financial products such as mutual funds ETFs and indices with the ability to apply domain knowledge to scalable data and AI solutions.
• Ability to translate complex business rules into technical logic validation frameworks and AI-driven quality monitoring mechanisms.
• Experience in designing and delivering AI-driven solutions with thoughtful architecture focused on scalability performance governance and business impact.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with expertise in debugging incident triage root cause analysis and performance optimization across distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Self-driven and proactive with strong ownership of critical workflows delivery timelines automation initiatives and continuous platform improvements.

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 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 Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our vision to power better decisions. Youll 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.

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