DataDesk – Vice President Functional Owner
DataDesk – Vice President Functional Owner
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Job Description
Your Team Responsibilities
MSCIs DataDesk team is responsible for ensuring the quality accuracy and governance of vendor and internal datasets that power our global indexes and analytics products. We are seeking a highly skilled DataDesk Functional Owner who will lead data governance onboarding and validation initiatives while driving innovation in data analysis using AI and automation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise financial markets knowledge and leadership capability to ensure MSCI delivers world-class data quality and insights to clients.
Your Key Responsibilities
Data Governance & Quality
- Ensure vendor and internal data meet MSCIs rigorous data standards for accuracy consistency and compliance with governance frameworks.
- Define and implement processes for resolving data quality issues such as duplication inaccuracies and missing values.
- Oversee the development of benchmarks and validation rules to support index production and other new product development.
Data Onboarding & Operations
- Manage onboarding of large-scale datasets from external vendors and internal sources ensuring seamless integration into MSCI systems.
- Conduct vendor due diligence and maintain trusted relationships with data providers.
- Collaborate with product and index teams to assess the impact of corporate actions and market events on benchmark indexes.
Innovation & AI in Data
- Leverage AI techniques (e.g. ChatGPT machine learning) to enhance data analysis validation and automation capabilities.
- Explore and implement emerging technologies to strengthen MSCIs data ecosystem.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a high-performing data science and operations team fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and continuous learning.
- Partner with global stakeholders across product technology and operations to align on data strategy and execution.
- Drive cross-functional projects to deliver high-quality scalable and efficient data solutions.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
- Education: MBA (Finance/Business/Statistics/Equivalent); CFA or advanced certifications a plus.
- Experience: 10 years in data governance data operations or financial index production with exposure to fixed income and equity markets.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python SQL and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
- Experience with AI/ML tools and their application in data quality improvement.
- Domain Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of index construction securities data and financial products.
- Familiarity with Bloomberg Reuters and market data systems.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication stakeholder management and project management 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.
- 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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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
