Quantitative Index Researcher Senior Associate

Your Team Responsibilities

The MSCI Quantitative Index Research Solutions (QIRS) Team is a global client-centric research group that is responsible for the development of new index methodologies. This responsibility spans all MSCI Factor, Thematic, Cap-weighted and Sustainability & Climate Indexes. The team is present in multiple locations across key regions.

The group works closely with other groups within research across the firm (data, technology, product, coverage) to implement the QIRS agenda and benefits from the substantial resources and expertise across the global MSCI organization.

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Your Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a senior member of the team, expected to independently lead index research projects successfully from initial concept through research, development, client consultation, and production implementation. The candidate will:

• Lead and execute complex, research and analysis of investment strategies using historical market data, factor models, Sustainability & Climate characteristics and portfolio construction tools to build new indexes and generate investment insights.
• Conduct advanced quantitative research and back testing of investment strategies using historical market data, factor models, Sustainability/Climate characteristics, and portfolio construction tools.
• Serve as a Research point of contact for clients, translating client investment challenges into actionable methodology design, and driving iterative refinement through the full development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with global research teams to produce research papers, client-facing materials, and thought leadership content on investment strategies.
• Provide technical leadership on quantitative methods including portfolio optimization, long/short strategies, NLP models, and machine learning applications in index construction.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• At least 5–8+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., quantitative research, investment management, portfolio analytics etc.)
  Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Actuary, Mathematics or any quantitative field is required.
• Deep knowledge of index construction methodologies and investment styles (factor, S&C, thematic).
• Expert-level quantitative and analytical skills, including Python, MATLAB, and SQL; experience with NLP and machine learning models strongly preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills (interpersonal, communication and presentation skills)
• Understanding of the investment process in different asset classes (e.g. equity, fixed income, currency etc.), investment styles such as factor investing, Sustainability-based investments and thematic investing etc. Familiarity with quantitative investment approaches such as portfolio optimization, long/short, leveraged positions etc. is a plus.
• Ability to manage client relationships and delivering custom solutions under tight timelines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple deliverables
• Familiarity with institutional investment practices, buyside portfolio management concepts or sell side quantitative structured products
• Experience of writing technical and/or research reports 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.

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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.

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