Climate Transition Model Lead
Climate Transition Model Lead
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Job Description
Your Team Responsibilities
Our team is responsible for forward-looking metrics helping investors anticipate the future of the low-carbon transition including our flagship Implied Temperature Rise (ITR).
Leveraging software-driven approaches we assist financial institutions in tracking low-carbon transition progress both from an impact and transition risk perspective.
Our mission is a big one and were looking for talented people to join us. We are looking for a sharp energetic and organized person who thrives in a fast-paced fun and challenging environment to extend our existing research team.
Your Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the development and implementation of new cutting-edge transition finance metrics and client-facing tools (e.g. drill-down apps) with a team of talented data scientists.
Ensure operational excellence in both quality assurance and delivery process of existing transition finance modelled data.
Act as a central contact point between R&D and Engineering at MSCI Climate Risk Centre ensuring technology developments and model production run smoothly.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
At least 5 years proven experience developing software models and production code with clear real-world context (e.g. financial analytics models) using object-oriented-programming Python and numerical computing libraries such as NumPy and Pandas to write maintainable testable code.
Demonstrated ability to acquire non-technology context knowledge to serve best model use cases and avoid unintended consequences.
Demonstrated proficient skills with GitHub and modern version control workflows including effective debugging.
Demonstrated experience with data-intensive applications and scalable cloud-native architectures (Azure Google Cloud).
- Solid understanding and application of software testing frameworks (e.g. pytest unittest BDD) and CI/CD practices.
Familiarity with Linux command and eagerness to learn.
Demonstrated ability to persevere independently in the face of significant technology challenges.
Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
Data science skills are a plus not a must.
Strong interest in climate change is a must climate change expertise is not (you will learn on the job).
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related quantitative field or equivalent practical experience.
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.
- 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
