Index Research Associate
Index Research Associate
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Job Description
Your Team Responsibilities
The MSCI Index Research team is responsible for the ongoing construction and management of all MSCI Factor Thematic Capped Custom and ESG Indexes. The team is currently based in Geneva Mumbai New York Hong Kong Shanghai Monterrey and Manila. The team is responsible for constructing managing and enhancing the MSCI Factor Thematic Capped and ESG Indexes including:
- Monitoring developments in the investment management process globally including new trends and styles in portfolio management investment styles and asset allocation
- Researching and recommending methodology enhancements in close consultation with leading investment management firms
- Constructing and rebalancing the indexes in accordance with the index methodology
Your Key Responsibilities
- Index construction and maintenance for the various MSCI Factor Thematic Capped Custom and ESG Indexes including the quarterly and semiannual rebalancing of indexes the analysis and recommendation of securities for index additions and/or deletions
- Detailed understanding of the index rebalancing framework and capabilities in order to support the development and maintenance of MSCI indexes
- Monitor developments in the investment management process and evaluate the continued relevance of the MSCI index methodologies in line with trends in investment styles
- Recommend methodology enhancements in close consultation with market participants
- Prepare and present various index methodological reports to the equity decision committees participate in product enhancement and product development efforts
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
- Understanding of equity analysis and equity investment process familiarity with Institutional Investment Practices and Buy Side Portfolio Management concepts
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge. Good knowledge of VBA is a plus. Knowledge of Matlab/SQL/Python preferred.
- Familiar with investment research and data vendors (e.g. Reuters Factset risk and portfolio management systems)
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
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 platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
- Multidirectional 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 purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industryleading 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 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. We create industryleading researchenhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.
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 and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this email is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
