Business Involvement Screening Research Content Associate

Your Team Responsibilities

The MSCI Business Involvement Screening Research (BISR) team maintains the data and content of the following solutions: Business Involvement, Sanctions, and Sustainable Impact Metrics. BISR covers over 60,000 publicly listed companies globally, identifying their activities and business ties related to specific themes such as, but not limited to, alcohol, animal welfare, gambling, defense and weapons, country sanctions, or sustainable impact themes.

The BISR Content team is responsible for monitoring the quality of the BISR data and driving improvements to client experience by performing content quality assurance, investigating data quality issues, and formulating remediations and solutions. Additionally, the team reviews and enhances methodology and monitor industry trends and developments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Own, oversee, and further improve data quality and content belonging to the BISR dataset, particularly medical- and healthcare-related content

• Respond to and resolve queries or concerns raised by clients or companies

• Investigate data quality issues and propose remediations and solutions

• Review the application of the BISR methodology in the screening research process

• Engage in or participate in calls with clients and companies for data validation and query resolution

Other responsibilities may include:

• Conduct deep dive reviews of companies’ business ties and assess revenues generated from such business activities using sources like company websites, annual reports, sustainability reports, and other documents, as necessary in resolving client queries.

• Collaborate with a global team of research analysts to maintain the integrity of the methodologies.

• Participate in projects related to data quality and transformation initiatives.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, sustainability, or related field

• Background or working knowledge in the Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary, or Consumer Staples sectors is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, sustainable finance, and/or responsible investment principles

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience

In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate…

• Analytical skills and strong attention to details

• Ability to communicate complex concepts with ease

• Skills in anticipating problems and opportunities, and adapting to new challenges

• Proficiency in using data processing, analytics, and visualization tools

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 committed to diversifying its workforce. 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 Disability.Assistance@msci.com 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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