Quantitative Researcher

Your Team Responsibilities

The Equity Factor Research team develops cutting-edge equity factor models and portfolio management tools, meeting the needs of a wide range of investment practitioners including asset managers, hedge funds, asset owners, and wealth managers. Our work enhances transparency in equity markets and empowers better portfolio decisions.

As part of the broader Analytics Research team, we collaborate to deliver insights across financial markets, with a focus on equity-specific innovations. We also work closely with product management to drive the vision and strategy for the Analytics business.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Please note that candidates can be located in Berkeley, CA or New York, NY
• Research and implement equity factor models using proprietary data, integrating financial theory with data science and AI techniques. Use advanced statistical methods to design, test, and refine models, and write production-quality code to implement models.
• Present complex models and insights to diverse audiences, and work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.
• Engage with clients to address key investment challenges, drive innovative solutions, and identify new opportunities aligned with market developments.
• Demonstrate thought leadership through research innovation as well as publishing research papers and applied research pieces.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• You are a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• You have an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a quantitative field.
• You have strong interest in empirical modeling and data analysis, with meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with and influence non-technical stakeholders.
• You have the proficiency of or willingness to learn production-level coding in Python or other programming languages.
• Experience in driving a research project.
• Knowledge and experience in Econometrics, Optimization, Data Science, or Machine Learning.
• Knowledge and experience in Finance is preferred but not required.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Salary range: $110,000 - $143,000 /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.

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