We often think of career progression as a journey that involves moving “up” or “out.” But one of the most impactful ways to grow your career is by moving across - within your current company.
At MSCI, internal mobility is the belief that the best opportunities for growth might be right in front of you, in a new team, a different function, or even a new location. In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to pivot internally can unlock skills, stretch your capabilities, and position you for long-term success.
Accelerated Development: Internal moves often require mastering new skills, fast-tracking personal and professional growth.
Faster Ramp-Up: Internal candidates already know the business, our culture and have existing internal networks making it quicker for them to reach productivity in a new role.
Increased Engagement: Employees who change roles internally are more likely to be engaged than those who stay in place.
Stronger Retention: There’s a greater chance an employee will stay with a company for three years after making an internal move, compared to those who don’t.
MSCI has built a robust internal career mobility framework that empowers employees to be the architects of their own journeys. The key principles?
You own your career. Managers are there to guide and support, but the initiative starts with you.
Career paths are multidirectional. New and challenging experiences drive professional growth and business success.
Transparency first. All roles are posted internally for five days before going external.
Career conversations matter. Regular check-ins with your manager help align your career aspirations with opportunities.
Learning is continuous. Our learning environment supports a wide range of career goals from refining technical skills to developing leadership capabilities. Through Learning at MSCI employees can access tailored digital tools, live sessions and workshops.
Internal mobility isn’t just about filling roles. It’s about creating momentum - for people and the business. Through redesigned processes and better technology, we’re making it easier for employees to discover new opportunities within MSCI. We're also training managers to have better 1:1s, build development plans that unlock potential and see talent as shared across the firm and a key competitive differentiator. Local office career events further amplify this culture by sharing success stories and helping employees explore how they can grow their career with the firm.
Career mobility is not a detour from your career path—it is the path. Whether you’re looking to grow, stretch, or simply try something new, internal mobility is a development opportunity you should be exploring. It keeps you engaged and aligned with what the future of work demands: agility, adaptability, and continuous learning. If you're not exploring the opportunities inside your own company, you might be overlooking the most accessible and impactful steps in your career journey.
