Regulatory and Operational Controls Vice President

The Regulatory & Operational Controls (RegOpsCon) team is part of the Sustainability & Climate (S&C) organisation. The team is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining operational and regulatory control frameworks to support consistent transparent and well-governed processes across S&C. The function partners with business Compliance Risk Technology and Production teams to ensure controls are designed executed and monitored in accordance with MSCI standards and applicable regulatory and operational expectations.

Operational Controls

• Implement operational control frameworks across S&C processes ensuring controls are documented embedded and operated consistently.

• Maintain control inventories process documentation SOPs and related artefacts in accordance with MSCI documentation standards.

• Coordinate periodic control reviews and ensure actions are completed within agreed timelines.

Control Oversight Framework

• Establish and maintain oversight routines covering control testing monitoring issue management and reporting.

• Conduct operational control testing to assess design and operating effectiveness.

• Track remediation activities verify completion and update oversight records accordingly.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Implement a standardised RCA methodology across S&C.

• Review RCA outputs for completeness accuracy and alignment with internal standards.

• Monitor recurring themes and escalate systemic issues through appropriate governance channels.

Regulatory Control Management

• Maintain awareness of regulatory standards relevant to S&C activities.

• Conduct regulatory control testing to assess compliance with applicable requirements.

• Collaborate with Compliance and Risk functions to ensure alignment of operational processes with regulatory expectations.

Process Efficiency and Design

• Review existing processes to identify control gaps inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

• Apply continuous improvement and operational design principles to enhance process quality accuracy and control effectiveness.

• Document and track process improvements and ensure adoption across relevant teams.

Reporting

• Prepare regular reporting on control performance testing results issues and remediation progress for senior management.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of metrics and supporting data used in management information (MI) reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Technology Operations and other functions on system enhancements control automation and workflow improvements.

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to control design testing and governance.

• Ensure documentation requirements and testing evidence meet MSCIs audit and regulatory standards.

• Bachelors degree required preferably in a relevant discipline (e.g. Finance Business Economics Risk Operations Management or related field).

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma project management regulatory qualifications) are beneficial.

• Experience in regulatory operations operational controls risk management compliance operations or related oversight functions within financial services or a comparable environment.

• Demonstrated ability to implement control frameworks conduct operational and regulatory testing and manage remediation.

• Experience in process design continuous improvement and workflow optimisation.

• Ability to interpret operational processes assess controls and produce accurate documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate evidence and identify control deficiencies.

• Proficiency in preparing structured reporting metrics and oversight materials for senior stakeholders.

• Ability to manage staff and direct work toward defined outcomes.

• Strong organisational discipline and attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal consistent with MSCI documentation and reporting standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and functions.

• Ability to prioritise and deliver work to established timelines.

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 AI Learning Center 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 vision to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data analytics and indexes supported by advanced technology set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners private-market sponsors and investors hedge funds wealth managers banks insurers and corporates.

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