Private Assets Data Analytics Specialist

Your Team Responsibilities

Scope of Responsibility / Expectation

Working as part of a growing team of Private Assets analysts who provide real estate direct property indexes, benchmarks, performance analysis reports, Climate risk analysis, and custom/bespoke analysis to global real estate asset managers and asset owners.

This role is critical to managing BAU production of Climate VaR products within Private Assets, with a focus on leveraging AI and automation to streamline workflows and enhance scalability. The role requires strong subject-matter expertise and effective stakeholder and client management to maintain high quality and client centricity. With a sharp increase in new onboardings, this position is essential to manage growing volumes while driving the adoption of AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and consistency.

Client-specific needs require human judgment for setup, troubleshooting, and handling exceptions.
Data quality and governance oversight must be performed by a specialist to validate AI outputs and manage risks.
Model training and monitoring require ongoing human supervision to maintain accuracy and address issues AI cannot identify on its own.
Cross-functional coordination with technology, product, and client teams relies on human decision-making and communication.

• Tracking and monitoring various news sources and third-party data providers for commercial Real Estate transactions.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and/or funds and their product deliverables.
• Collate Emissions and energy consumption information and prepare climate risk reports based on MSCI models.
• Address client queries related to funds, analyze, and amend in accordance with data methodologies
• Provide be-spoke analysis if/when requested by clients
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and local market teams
• Participate and deliver on the assigned projects, as per milestones
• Drive efficiency by getting involved in Process Improvement initiatives with the help of AI driven solutions
• Apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative work-flow efficiencies and enhance processes with the help of AI.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Tracking and monitoring various news sources and third-party data providers for commercial Real Estate transactions.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and/or funds and their product deliverables.
• Collate Emissions and energy consumption information and prepare climate risk reports based on MSCI models.
• Address client queries related to funds, analyze, and amend in accordance with data methodologies
• Provide be-spoke analysis if/when requested by clients
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and local market team
• Participate and deliver on the assigned projects, as per milestones
• Drive efficiency by getting involved in Process Improvement initiatives
• Apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative work-flow efficiencies and enhance processes

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Specific Knowledge/Skills

• Fundamental knowledge in accounting and finance is mandatory
• Working knowledge of MS Excel skills (required) and knowledge of SQL/AI/VBA/Python skills (desirable)
• Knowledge of Climate Risk metrics and regulatory requirements within different markets.
• Fluency in any foreign language is a plus

Desired Experience

• 0-4 years of work experience in financial services

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors in any finance or engineering-related discipline are required; a management degree is 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, 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 Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better 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 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.

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