Corporate Actions Equity Analyst

Position overview:

MSCI Equity Indexes are maintained with the objective of reflecting the evolution of the underlying equity markets on a timely basis.

The Corporate Events Team is responsible for daily maintenance of index by reflecting impact of ongoing corporate events like M&As spin-offs bankruptcies reorganizations and other corporate actions (e.g. stock splits rights offerings dividends etc.) following the principles of replicability consistency continuity and minimizing turnover.

Depending on the nature of the corporate action there may be changes in index memberships weights size style and industry classifications.

The team is responsible for timely identification review and assessing the replication considerations of corporate action related changes in client portfolios in order to facilitate appropriate maintenance of the Equity Indexes.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring activity in underlying allocated markets to capture relevant corporate events and dividends.
• Responsible for accurate implementation of these corporate events and dividends in MSCI Indexes following the principles of replicability consistency continuity and minimizing turnover.
• For complex corporate actions make presentations with proposed implementation to senior decision-making Committees like the MSCI Equity Index Committee.
• Ensure that the corporate actions and dividends are properly implemented in the calculation of the MSCI Indexes and are reflected in MSCI Equity products
• Handle client queries related to corporate actions and Equity Benchmark methodology
• Tracking the evolution of allocated markets including any change in regulation/new types of corporate events and make proposals to update client methodology
• Contribute to further improvising processes and applications used by the corporate events team.

Desired experience and qualifications:

• Strong interest in Finance work experience in finance and capital markets preferred
• Ability to summarize complex transactions and understanding of the practical aspects of index replication
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with good logical aptitude
• Ability to effectively work with diverse cultures in a global team; sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural norms/styles. Flexible in working hours
• Independent worker as well as good team player with a strong sense of ownership
• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Finance Economics or Mathematics (Including equivalents of CA CFA FRM MMS MBA). Engineering degree is preferred.

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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