Data Operations - Associate

The team member will be part of Shared Service Data operations team focusing on Business Activity classification function with specialization in Digital Assets. MSCI Data team research and evaluate companies instrument and other asset classes on multitude of different factors. The team will be in charge of providing classification of Digital Asset and related asset types as per Datonomy methodology and manage their upkeep in systematic way. The position provides exposure to full life cycle of digital asset initiation classification ongoing maintenance and its derived used in products across MSCI Index and other business units.

The candidate will be member of highly skilled team that solves complex problems involving but not limited to the following:

• Part of the team to re-engineer the Digital Asset classification operations.
• Work with engineering team to design build and test system.
• Build AI/LLM augmented QA source transparency and governance controls into the process.
• Integrate unique digital asset identifier and ongoing universe management process.
• Will also be responsible to work on other business classification as part of the larger team including issuer and business segment classification across different asset classes (Equities Privates Fixed Income issuers).
• Manage daily operations coverage expansion internal and client query management.
• Exposure to Equity Fixed Income & other related indexes performance and analytics; Exchange and vendor data feeds and symbology etc.
• Perform in depth analysis of data analytics and workflows in order to improve processes and/or develop new work tools in collaboration with Tech and Development teams
• Collaborating across a global organization to service both internal and external clients in a shared services environment
• Partnering with our product and coverage organization to service first-rate clientele including many of the worlds central banks leading financial institutions hedge funds and corporations.

• Masters degree in Finance/Economics from premier institute (including equivalents CFA CA FRM) or engineering degree with a solid experience in finance
• 2-5 years of relevant experience (Associate) / 5-7 years of relevant experience (Senior Associate)
• Working knowledge of financial markets data operations (Equity Fixed Income Alternate investments)
• Excellent communication skills (both written and presentation) ability to work in multi-cultural environment
• Self-starter and drive to work in individual capacity with minimum oversight
• Solid background in Excel and Working knowledge of SQL
• Experience working with IT teams knowledge of charting tools (Tableau Power BI etc.) and basic coding skills to build Proof of Concept models (Python R other scripting etc.) will be added advantage.

Desired Experience

• Exposure to content/research work in Alternate Asset class especially digital assets will be a plus.
• Experience in working with global vendors will be a plus (Reuters Interactive Data Factset etc.)
• Exposure to different work shifts and schedules (but No US night shift)

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. 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 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 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 industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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