Talent Sourcer

Your Team Responsibilities

We set the standards that global investors rely on and the people that power that are anything but ordinary. MSCI's Talent Acquisition function is built on the belief that finding exceptional talent starts long before a role is ever posted. As a Talent Sourcer, you will be the engine behind our recruitment capability, using intelligent sourcing tools, market intelligence and AI-augmented technology to identify, attract, and engage the talent we need to power MSCI. Working closely with our Recruitment Partners, you will own the top of the funnel, bringing creativity, curiosity, and analytical thinking to how we reach and nurture candidates across EMEA. If you are energized by the search, passionate about people, and excited to push the boundaries of what modern sourcing looks like, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

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Your Key Responsibilities

• Source and attract high-quality talent across the Americas region by leveraging AI-augmented sourcing tools, social platforms, job boards and direct outreach strategies to build robust candidate pipelines.
• Nurture and manage candidate pipelines with a long-term view, maintaining regular, meaningful engagement that keeps prospective talent connected and excited about MSCI as an employer of choice.
• Apply market intelligence and talent mapping to sharpen sourcing strategies, ensuring outreach targeting and messaging are informed by real-time insights on talent availability, competitor activity, and hiring trends.
• Develop and iterate AI-powered tools and workflows that enhance the reach and effectiveness of candidate outreach, continuously improving how the team engages with passive talent at scale.
• Partner closely with Recruitment Partners to understand hiring priorities and role requirements, translating business needs into targeted sourcing campaigns that deliver quality and speed.
• Screen and assess candidates at the top of the funnel, providing Recruitment Partners with a well-qualified shortlist and a clear summary of each candidate's profile and potential.
• Track and analyze sourcing metrics to measure pipeline health, outreach effectiveness, and conversion rates, using data to refine approaches and share insights with the wider team.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Early career experience or demonstrated interest in talent sourcing, recruitment, or a research-intensive role, with a genuine passion for finding and engaging people.
• At least 1 -2 years of hands-on experience with sourcing tools, social platforms such as LinkedIn, including the ability to engage passive candidates through personalized and compelling outreach.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for embracing AI and emerging recruitment technology, with an appetite for building, testing, and improving tools that make sourcing smarter and more efficient.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and targeted messaging that resonates with different candidate audiences.
• An analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to use sourcing metrics and market intelligence to guide decisions and refine strategies.
• A collaborative, team-first approach, with the organizational skills to manage multiple pipelines simultaneously and keep Recruitment Partners well-informed and supported.
• A proactive attitude and a desire to learn and grow— deepening market knowledge, building AI sourcing capability, and developing the craft of finding exceptional talent in competitive markets

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.

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 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.

To all recruitment agencies

MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

Note on recruitment scams

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