Head of Data Products for Quantitative Strategies and Applications

Your Team Responsibilities

The Head of Data Products for Quantitative Strategies and Applications role is part of our Global Index Products team and will play a key role in driving the growth of MSCI’s index franchise.  The role will be directly responsible for design, delivery and revenue growth of new Index-linked Data Products. In this global role, the candidate will report to the Head of Index.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Developing data products and quantitative data tools used by MSCI clients at Bank trading desks, QIS teams, Hedge Funds and other fast money client segments by leveraging proprietary MSCI data, business intelligence tools and data visualization technology. 
• Ideation and incorporating of client requests for innovative data sets, that will help clients build more efficient portfolios and strategies faster, and with increasing precision of rebalancing.
• Leveraging deep expertise and understanding of quantitative investment strategies, data sets and data sources that will bring innovation through new data use cases to clients.
• Handling large data sets, simulation of systematic investment strategies and understanding of derivatives markets globally.
• Working closely with our senior Index Product Leaders and Regional Heads while collaborating with other functional teams (e.g. Research, Client Coverage, Technology and Data).

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Deep understanding of Delta One trading, Custom Basket Trading and Index rebalancing process, risk management in quantitative strategies and hedging techniques
• Deep industry experience that include 5 – 10 years on a delta one desk or on a QIS team, building strategies or hedging risk; global experience is preferred

• Deep understanding of MSCI data used for production and for research across Index, Analytics, Sustainability and Climate

• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and use various tools to analyze, visualize, and present results, ultimately transforming raw data into easy-to-digest actionable insights and data products that inform client’s investment decision-making and will drive adoption of this data across MSCI’s client base 

• Strong client relationship management skills, the role will be directly interacting with senior clients and Client Coverage teams globally

• Ability to communicate complex concepts and work to translate quantitative data product ideas into specifications for Technology and Data teams

• Understanding of the financial industry ecosystem, business drivers logic and commitment to organizational objectives

• Presentation and communication skills, strong collaboration skills across functions and seniority in a global team setting
• Passion for data and highly analytical mindset; ability to translate data into informative visuals while also being able to draw meaningful conclusions. 
• Creative, self-motivated problem-solver who proactively identifies and implements innovative ideas. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Exceptional attention to detail.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Salary range: $250,000 - $300,000/ year plus eligible for annual bonus
• 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. 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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