Quantitative Researcher

Your Team Responsibilities

The team is part of Pricing Research, within MSCI's Research & Development organization. We are responsible for performance attribution research, including model and product development. We work with the front office of asset managers, asset owners and other clients to help them understand the outcomes of their investment decisions and explain the drivers of portfolio return relative to the benchmark. The team is responsible for understanding client needs, developing pricing, risk and return attribution models, specifying product feature enhancements, writing research papers and representing MSCI as technical experts in client interactions.

Your Key Responsibilities

MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Pricing Research team. The successful candidate will work with various stakeholders, including quantitative researchers, data teams, developers, as well as sales and client coverage teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with complex datasets, develop new models and products, publish research results and communicate with clients directly.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Analyze large datasets using statistical methods and data science tools
• Research market trends, develop new models and improve existing models
• Build prototypes of new features and demonstrate value-add to clients
• Develop software tools/packages that support our modelling activity and increase productivity
• Leverage AI to increase efficiency and build solutions for our clients
• Drive project delivery from assessing client needs to completing feature enhancements
• Publish high quality research in blog posts, research papers, etc.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders (data teams, developers, quality assurance teams, sales, client coverage)
• Deliver presentations to various internal and external audiences, including clients
• Write technical specifications and client-facing documentations

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• A Masters degree or PhD in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar)
• Programming and data analysis skills in a suitable language (Python, Matlab, R or similar) and strong ability to translate abstract concepts into algorithms
• Solid quantitative skills and an understanding of statistics and probability concepts
• Solid data analysis and visualisation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and dedication to quality
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills (in English), presentation skills
• Research experience in a quantitative field is desirable
• Financial services industry experience is not essential, but a keen interest in financial markets is required
• Fixed income modelling experience is desirable

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. 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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