Instrument data management – Associate

Your Team Responsibilities

The Instrument Data Management (IDM) organization is responsible for providing data content and services for MSCI tools that fuels investment decisions. Our services focus on working with various MSCI business verticals on the production and development of input data used for product generation. In addition, we provide support to our sales team, consultants and client relations teams with client inquiries on content.

The Instrument Data Management Associate will be responsible for performing and managing data operations ensuring the highest level of quality for a diverse data set of attributes. The candidate will play a key role in supporting IDM initiatives to re-build and enhance many of the core data content systems.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in the financial markets as well as details of financial instruments. The candidate needs to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with emphasis on quality and accuracy. The candidate must be a self-starter who is proactive and assertive.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Research and acquire in-depth knowledge of the reference data content models of upstream suppliers (data vendors) for all asset classes covered by MSCI’s global security master: Corporate and Government bonds, equities, derivatives, syndicated loans, and securitized products
• Understand and build subject matter expertise in Legal Entity data and data models to verify Parent and its holding companies.
• Manage MSCI’s Equity and ETF data engine covering global markets for instrument and issuer coverage, corporate actions, and pricing / related market dataset.
• Review and enrich existing data processes in conjunction with Project Management and Development teams, making system more robust, agile and efficient.
• Implement and enrich content delivery to all Business Units based on robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Monitor operations using metrics and new age dashboard and tools.
• Collaborate with our client service partners for escalations/queries and improve client experience
• Participate in carving new product launches and enhancements to existing products in conjunction with Product and Project Management team.
• Create an environment which fosters growth and development of people and ideas

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Good understanding of financial markets, financial instruments, index data and providers
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, CFA or equivalent
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated interest in data analysis and/or data research
• Experience working in a global environment and with global teams
• Breadth and depth of different asset classes and the data attributes associated with each
• Excellent English verbal and written (additional language skills a plus)
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a result oriented, team-driven organization
• Commitment to improving the business and customer experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills a must
• Following skills will have added benefit
  • Working knowledge of databases, SQL, Python, Power BI, R, VBA, Linux / UNIX
  • Knowledge of market data vendors (i.e. Refinitiv, Bloomberg, Telekurs, ICE, FTSE)

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.

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