EU Regulatory Compliance Specialist (Climate), Senior Associate

Your Team Responsibilities

We are leaders in climate risk analytics, providing cutting-edge solutions to help companies and investors address the impacts of climate change. With the introduction of the EU ESG Ratings Regulation, our climate products must align with these requirements to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance.

We are seeking a Senior Associate – EU Regulatory Compliance Specialist (Climate) to focus on aligning our climate products with the EU ESG Ratings Regulation. This role will serve as the climate team’s specialist in regulatory compliance, coordinating with stakeholders across the organization and contributing to the broader ESG compliance initiative.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Alignment (ESG Ratings Regulation):
  Drive the preparation and alignment of our climate-related products to comply with the EU ESG Ratings Regulation, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Specialist Expertise in Climate Products:
  Act as the subject matter expert on climate-specific aspects of the ESG Ratings Regulation, providing guidance and insights to teams across the organization.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Work closely with the broader ESG compliance team, product teams, and research teams to ensure seamless integration of regulatory requirements into workflows and deliverables.

• Stakeholder Communication:
  Serve as the climate team’s liaison to the overall ESG compliance leadership, ensuring consistent communication and alignment of efforts.

• Documentation and Reporting:
  Develop detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with the ESG Ratings Regulation and support internal and external audits.

• Regulatory Monitoring and Advisory:
  Stay updated on developments related to the ESG Ratings Regulation and advise on necessary updates or changes to our processes and products.

• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement improvements to workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance readiness.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Regulatory Expertise

• Familiarity with broader ESG regulatory landscapes and sustainability frameworks.

• Professional Attributes

• Proven ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey regulatory requirements clearly and effectively.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Educational Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience

• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting, or related fields, with a focus on climate or ESG topics.

• Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders or working on cross-functional teams.

• Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Familiarity with climate risk or sustainability metrics and their application in regulatory contexts.

• Basic proficiency in data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).

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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