MSCI Institute Summer Intern

The MSCI Institute is seeking a technically ambitious summer intern to explore the frontier of AI-powered research and automation within a leading global investment intelligence firm. This role sits at the intersection of applied AI capital markets research and enterprise tool development. You will work directly with the Institutes Research Director to identify prototype and evaluate opportunities where AI agents can augment and accelerate high-impact research workflows spanning capital markets geoeconomics and sustainability and clmate analytics.

• AI Agent Development Design build and test AI agents using MSCIs suite of AI tools and APIs translating research and analytical workflows into automated scalable solutions.
• Agentification Scoping Map existing Institute research functions and processes to identify high-value candidates for automation or AI augmentation producing a structured inventory of opportunities with implementation recommendations.
• Applied AI Research Conduct original research on emerging AI methodologies including multi-agent systems retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and LLM fine-tuning and assess their applicability to investment and ESG research contexts.
• Deliverables & presentation Report findings and prototypes directly to the Research Director contributing to internal publications presentations and strategic recommendations on AI adoption within the Institute.

Core (Required)

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Data Science or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience with Python and relevant ML/AI libraries
• Understanding of API integration
• Experience working with large data-sets (quantitative qualitative and abstract)

Strong Plus

• Exposure to agentic workflows multi-agent orchestration or RAG architectures
• Experience with data analysis quantitative methods or statistical modeling
• Familiarity with financial markets capital markets research
• Prior internship research project or coursework at the intersection of AI and a domain application (finance policy climate etc.)

Personal Attributes

• Intellectually curious with a bias toward building and experimentation
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous research-oriented environment with significant autonomy

What we offer you

• 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.

• 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.

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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