Index Data Operations Analyst – Mandarin Language Specialist

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI Index Data Operations team provides high quality and differentiated equity data for construction of MSCI’s products such as Equity Indexes, Risk Models and ESG Ratings.

The Float & Index Eligibility Analyst will play a key role by frequently reviewing asset screening data—such as index eligibility, free float, and liquidity. Additionally, the role involves contributing to data methodology enhancements and addressing external client inquiries across multiple markets.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of index eligibility screening methodologies and the data quality rules applied in index construction. Conduct thorough quality checks on data managed by the team.
• Perform regular quality assessments of data, ensuring accuracy in line with product and index review schedules.
• Independently handle data quality analysis presentations to various Data and Index committees, regularly contributing to methodology improvements.
• Manage client queries related to index eligibility screening data, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and applications used by the Float and Index Eligibility team.
• Lead or participate in projects related to index eligibility screening, ensuring that processes are streamlined and efficient.
• Build expertise in assigned regional market as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• A self-driven work ethic, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse cultures in a global team; sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural norms/styles. Flexible in working hours.
• Attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with good logical aptitude.
• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills in English.
• Commitment to excellence and quality management/control.
• Intellectual curiosity towards financial data and technologies.
• Strong understanding of how Indexes are used and the impact of corporate actions.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience (Industry type: Financial Services, Broking, Capital Market). This role is also open for Fresh Graduates.
• Excellent Mandarin and English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics or Mathematics (Including equivalents of CA, CFA, FRM, MMS, MBA) and advanced Excel Skills. Programming Skill (Python, SQL and Power BI) are a plus.

About MSCI

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 Learning@MSCI 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 Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll 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.

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

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