Quantitative Researcher

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Model Validation team in Budapest. The team carries out applied research and acts as a key internal client of MSCI analytics, supporting the go-to-market of new analytical models and advising clients on the most effective modeling choices for their specific investment problems.

The team is responsible for understanding MSCI analytics inside and out, from both a conceptual and a practical perspective. To do this, the team critically evaluates the models and applies them to real-world investment problems. The team plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of models, driving product strategy, and supporting sales of new models. As internal clients, the team provides modeling recommendations backed by empirical analysis to support individual clients and publish applied research.

The group works closely with research, product management, and sales teams. In addition the group regularly interacts with clients directly, including in-person consultations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough conceptual and practical understanding of MSCI analytics by applying them to realistic investment management problems
• Use this understanding to drive new sales and client adoption, establish model validation standards, and identify new opportunities for model and product innovation
• Conduct and publish applied research on market and regulatory developments related to the effective application of MSCI analytics
• Engage with clients in an advisory capacity; identify new commercial opportunities

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong quantitative, programming and problem solving skills as well as a deep interest in financial modeling.
• Meticulous attention to detail plus the ability to effectively communicate at a high-level to varied audiences.
• Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in finance, physics, mathematics, statistics, operations research, economics or another quantitative discipline.
• A background in finance or experience in designing, implementing and testing quantitative models is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Time management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects.

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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