Real Estate Data Associate

The Real Estate Portfolio Analytics Associaterole sits within the MSCI Real Assets Data team and supports the delivery of high-quality real estate portfolio analytics benchmarks and bespoke insights to global asset managers and asset owners. The role involves collecting processing and performing statistical analysis of Real Estate descriptive and performance data using an array of robust comparative measures and tools that are used in the investment decision-making process.

We provide real-time decision-critical data overlaid with the capability to construct manage and measure portfolios assess climate change exposure and rental income risk conduct transaction searches at speed and benchmark performance.

The role focuses on ingesting validating and analyzing client portfolio data using both standard and non-standard templates leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance data quality efficiency and analytical depth.

Working as part of a growing global team of real estate analytics professionals the Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Ingest client real estate portfolio data using standard and non-standard data templates ensuring accurate and timely processing while identifying opportunities to streamline ingestion workflows
• Leverage AI-assisted tools and automation to support data ingestion validation and analytical workflows and actively contribute to the development and refinement of these tools
• Analyze client-provided data for consistency completeness and alignment with MSCI data methodologies exercising independent judgment to flag and resolve complex data discrepancies
• Address manage and resolve client queries related to portfolio data applying methodology-driven analysis and providing clear well-structured communication to both internal and external stakeholders
• Track and monitor relevant commercial real estate transaction activity using internal sources third-party data providers and market intelligence synthesizing findings into actionable insights for the broader team
• Manage assigned client portfolios and/or funds ensuring ongoing data quality and analytical integrity and taking ownership of end-to-end deliverables with minimal supervision
• Provide bespoke analysis if/when requested by clients demonstrating the ability to scope requirements structure the approach and deliver insights aligned with MSCIs analytical frameworks
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and local market teams acting as a reliable point of coordination across cross-functional and cross-regional workflows
• Participate in and deliver on assigned projects in line with defined milestones with increasing responsibility for workstream planning progress tracking and stakeholder updates
• Drive efficiency by getting involved in Process Improvement initiatives taking a proactive role in identifying proposing and implementing workflow enhancements
• Mentor and support junior analysts on data processes quality standards and client engagement best practices contributing to overall team capability building
• Demonstrate a developing understanding of commercial real estate market dynamics and MSCIs index methodologies to add contextual depth to analytical outputs
• Champion data quality by proactively identifying gaps anomalies and systemic issues across client portfolios and driving root-cause analysis to implement sustainable corrective measures
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of quality assurance frameworks including validation rules exception reporting and reconciliation processes to strengthen the accuracy consistency and reliability of data outputs across the team
• Take ownership of periodic quality reviews and health checks on assigned portfolios ensuring adherence to MSCIs multi-dimensional data quality standards encompassing completeness timeliness accuracy validity consistency and integrity

• Fundamental knowledge of accounting and finance (mandatory)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (required); SQL and/or Python knowledge is desirable
• Ability to use and comfort with AI-enabled tools including an initial understanding of how to write effective prompts to support data analysis validation and productivity
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data quality
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal stakeholders and external clients
• Fluency in any foreign language 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 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.

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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