Senior Associate, Events, APAC

Job Reference:
2026-5993
Location:
Hong Kong
Category:
Marketing and Communications
Solution:
Other
Role Category:
Hybrid

Your Team Responsibilities

Events Marketing is a global team supporting MSCI businesses worldwide to plan and execute exceptional client events. Join the Events APAC team as we grow with the business and bring the region's priorities to life through distinctive client experiences. Events create meaningful opportunities to connect clients with investment insights, product innovations and market perspectives across APAC.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of high quality in-person client and regional events across APAC.
  • Partner with stakeholders across sales, product, research and marketing to define event objectives, priorities and success measures.
  • Translate regional objectives into clear event formats, agendas, attendee journeys and measurable outcomes.
  • Own project plans, timelines, budgets, approvals and event governance.
  • Manage venues, vendors, speakers, collaterals, production requirements and run-of-show documents.
  • Lead onsite execution, including registration, venue setup, speaker rehearsal and vendor coordination.
  • Bring creative and practical ideas to event concepts, themes, content, branding and client engagement.
  • Design thoughtful and data-informed event experiences that reflect client needs, market nuances and growth priorities.
  • Use event data and feedback to measure impact, identify insights and elevate future events.
  • Leverage AI to improve processes and workflows, leverage technology and make events more scalable and effective.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Minimum 8-10 years related experience in event planning in the financial industry.
  • Proven ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders and clients.
  • Ability to lead, innovate, propose solutions, influence, make and own decisions.
  • Excellent knowledge of premium venues and relevant vendor relationships.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, working under pressure to deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Strong team player and willing to contribute to get the best outcomes.
  • Good working knowledge of and interest in Event technology.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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.

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Benefits

MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. 

  • Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) 
  • Retirement Fund Contribution
  • Healthcare benefits, including:
    • Group Life Insurance Plan  
    • Medical Insurance Plan
    • Group Accidental Death & Disablement Plan  
    • Long-Term Disability Plan 
    • Critical Illness Plan  

Development opportunities

At MSCI career paths are multi-directional, and we believe that new and challenging experiences drive both professional growth and business success.

Everyone here is responsible for leading their own development and we’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Whether that means deepening your expertise, moving across teams, or stepping into leadership, you’ll have access to internal mobility, learning and skills development, stretch opportunities and mentoring. 

Discover more about how you can grow your career at MSCI

Hong Kong

Suite 1201-1203, 12th Floor, 
Three Pacific Place, 
1 Queens Road East, 
Hong Kong 

 

Our Hong Kong office is in Pacific Place, Hong Kong’s premier lifestyle hub. A dynamic and energetic location, this office serves as the regional hub for the APAC region. You’ll have access to a well-stocked cafeteria, wellness room, quiet pods and a multi-functional boardroom that can be transformed into an open space for our company-wide events.

Recruitment process

  1. Apply online

    First, click Apply and upload a CV that shows us the skills and passion you could bring to this role, as well as your contact details so we can reach out to you. 

  2. Talk to our recruiter

    If you look like a good match, our recruiters will arrange a chat where we’ll ask about your motivations, experience, and background, and where you can ask us anything you want to know about working at MSCI.

  3. Interview with our team

    If you like what you hear, and we think you have what we need, then it’s time to interview with your future team, either virtually or in the office. These interviews will give you a clear insight into the team and the day-to-day responsibilities of the role. Read our interview top tips.

  4. Make your decision

    If you’re successful, we’ll make you an offer and give you any further information you need to help you make your decision. If the answer is yes, it’s time for some background checks, and then we’ll welcome you on board. Learn more about our onboarding experience.

Senior Associate, Events, APAC

Job Reference:
2026-5993
Location:
Hong Kong
Category:
Marketing and Communications
Solution:
Other
Job Level:
Senior Associate
Job Type:
Full-Time
Role Category:
Hybrid
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