Corporate Governance Researcher

Job Reference:: 2025-4732
Location:: London
Category:: Research
Solution:: Sustainability & Climate
Role Category:: Hybrid

Your Team Responsibilities

The MSCI Sustainability Research Corporate Governance team is responsible for providing clients with actionable content on corporate governance and contributing innovative insights into the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings framework.

Open to London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam locations

Your Key Responsibilities

Oversee corporate governance methodology within MSCI ESG Ratings.

Continuously improve how we think, how we model governance risks, and how we develop solutions for investors globally.

Deliver relevant, actionable insights on companies to financial institutions, and become a trusted go-to expert on local governance topics.

Publish research content on emerging corporate governance issues.

Represent MSCI as a credible thought leader with strong point of view at conferences, external events and strategic client meetings.

Collaborate with a wide range of teams (industry analysts, equity research, multi-asset class research, index, analytics) to produce innovative analytical models.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

7-10 years professional experience in a corporate governance research (proxy research / advisory, investment research, corporate engagement, consulting, policy research).

A critical thinker with attention to detail and the ability to work with large data sets.

A demonstrated interest and specific knowledge around corporate governance practices.

Strong data management and modelling skills, ideally coding expertise.

A team player who can collaborate across a diverse global team.

Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment.

Ambitious, with a desire to bring sustainability into the mainstream investment process.

A storyteller with excellent writing, communication, and public presenting skills.

An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) or relevant industry accreditation (preferred).

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. You are entitled to an extensive range of core benefits along with a range of additional benefits.

Core benefits:

Private medical insurance
Private dental insurance
Private GP service
Medical screening
Life Assurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Cover
Group Personal Pension Plan contribution

Additional benefits:

Cycle Scheme
Personal travel insurance
Will Writing
Independent Financial Advice
Eye Test Reimbursement
Season Ticket loan

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

London

Ninth Floor
Ten Bishops Square
Spitalfields
London E1 6EG
United Kingdom

Located at 10 Bishops Square in the vibrant Spitalfields area, MSCI’s London office sits right next to the City of London. Just a short walk away from Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street stations, the office is easily accessible by public transport, making commuting fast and convenient while being close to dining, shopping and cultural experiences.

The office is designed to support people in working the way that suits them best, accommodating all working styles and offering amenities that keep you energized throughout the day. A vibrant community — supported by our Employee Resource Groups — and year-round professional and social events make it a place where you’ll feel welcomed and supported to do the best work of your career.

Learn more about our London office.

Recruitment process

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.
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.
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.
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.