Private Equity Researcher

Job Reference:
2025-3688
Location:
New York
Category:
Research
Solution:
Private Capital

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Private Capital Research team. The team is responsible for working across private markets (private equity, private real estate, private infrastructure and private credit). The team:

  • Produces and publishes insights based on the unique and industry-leading MSCI private capital dataset
  • Meets regularly with clients to understand their needs and discuss its research
  • Designs novel methodologies to solve pressing client needs

The candidate will carry out cutting-edge research leveraging MSCI’s data and provide economic context for developments in private capital. An integral part of this role is communicating your ideas in both written and verbal form. You will have regular client contact, present in front of large audiences, and write about your ideas in a variety of formats, ranging from blog posts to long-form whitepapers.

Your Key Responsibilities

As Vice President of Private Capital Research, you will:

  • Carry out innovative quantitative research using the unique MSCI private capital dataset, as well as many other financial datasets available within the firm
  • Communicate research findings and their relevance to clients in various venues including publications, meetings, webinars, and conferences
  • Speak with MSCI clients regularly to explain our research (including your own) as well as to understand their analytical needs to aid in future product development
  • Collaborate with other teams within MSCI and with MSCI clients on custom projects and to integrate private markets with other MSCI data and capabilities
  • Serve as liaison between other groups with MSCI Research including Index Research, other analytics researchers, and ESG/Climate researchers
  • Travel may be occasionally required
  • While this is not a software development role quantitative research involves regular use of tools such as R or Python

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Ideally 6+ years of experience in the finance industry conducting empirical research; experience with private capital is desirable but not essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong R or Python skills; proficient in SQL
  • Highly self-motivated individual with critical thinking, curiosity, and excellent communication skills
  • An advanced degree in economics, finance, financial engineering, mathematics, operations research, physics, statistics, or another quantitative discipline. PhD preferred

About MSCI

What we offer you

  • Salary range: $173,000 - $191,000 /year plus eligible for annual bonus.

  • 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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Benefits

At MSCI, we are committed to providing benefits that empower you to Be Well and Stay Well in all aspects of your life.

Use the following site to learn about the coverage options that support you and your family physically, emotionally, and financially: MSCI | Benefits (benefitsatmsci.com)

 

Development opportunities

Guided by your manager, our learning and development opportunities empower you to perform at your best, make an impact and shape your career. 

Career paths are multidirectional and we believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With access to LinkedIn Learning Pro and our bespoke Learning@MSCI platform, you can easily customize and tailor your learning journey to accelerate your career.

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Recruitment process

  1. 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. 

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Private Equity Researcher

Job Reference:
2025-3688
Location:
New York
Category:
Research
Solution:
Private Capital
Job Level:
Vice President
Job Type:
Full-Time
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