Climate Data Science Intern

We are seeking a sharp energetic and organized Intern to join the MSCI in a collaborative team of climate researchers financial modelers and software engineers. This 6-month-internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of climate-related finance. As a core member of the team you will help translate pressing environmental challenges into finance-related metrics that guide the investment decisions of some of the worlds largest investors.

The team you would work with focuses on the development of climate transition risk models and datasets for private assetscovering both corporates and real estatefor use by financial institutions banks and asset owners.

The teams work includes:

• Building advanced models in Python leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure.

• Delivering large datasets and model calculations to clients via APIs.

• Developing AI-driven solutionsfor automated document extraction and sustainability analysis.

• Producing Transition Risks Carbon Footprinting and Temperature Alignment metrics for private real estate and corporates.

This team plays a pivotal role in advancing the tools and metrics that investors need to evaluate and manage climate transition risks.

This role can be based in either the Zurich or Geneva office

• Develop methodologies models metrics and interactive tools to assess climate risk in investments.

• Contribute to software and data science projects related to climate risk including data analysis statistical modeling and software development.

• Collaborate within a cross-functional team of researchers industry analysts technologists and client-facing colleagues.

• Anticipate potential challenges and opportunities and adapt quickly to evolving circumstances.

• Write maintain and validate model documentation and methods.

• Experience in data manipulation and software development particularly with Python Pandas and NumPy.

• Background in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

• Demonstrated interest in climate science environmental modeling and sustainability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Currently enrolled in a masters degree program

• Self-motivated proactive and a logical thinker.

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.

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 e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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