Associate Index Products

The Associate will join the Index Products team and play a key role in advancing the teams market research and intelligence initiatives. Reporting to the Global Index Market Intelligence Manager the Associate will be actively involved in all aspects of market intelligence including identifying and managing relevant information sources analyzing and synthesizing data into actionable insights and presenting findings in a clear and compelling manner. The scope of this role is global encompassing the monitoring and analysis of macroeconomic trends industry developments product innovation and competitor activity across multiple markets using both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Contribute to the market research and intelligence function within the Global Index Product group enabling strategic decision-making and enhancing the groups market and industry knowledge.
• Build a deep understanding of our strategy while closely monitoring market trends and competitive activity to connect the dots and deliver timely decision-enabling insights.
• Collaborate across teams working effectively with colleagues in Index Products as well as with partners in research marketing operations and sales both locally and globally.
• Analyze and present data by manipulating large datasets and leveraging a range of tools to create clear impactful visualizations.
• Focus on insights not just data distill complex information and curate content to deliver relevant digestible and actionable intelligence.
• Leverage technology proactively to identify design and implement innovative methods of collecting synthesizing and communicating timely market intelligence.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong presentation skills with the ability to create logical narratives and transform data into clear executive-ready insights.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Superior English communication skills (written and spoken) with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex issues into manageable parts.
• Resilience under pressure with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and autonomously.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Economics or a related field.
• Knowledge of technology and AI is highly desirable.

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience; experience in the financial industry is a plus.

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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