Structured Products Index Researcher
- Job Reference:
- 2025-2817
- Location:
- New York
- Category:
- Research
- Solution:
- Index
The MSCI Index Research New Product Development (NPD) Team is a global client-centric research group with a broad mandate to carry out analytical research to enhance existing MSCI indexes and develop new index methodologies. This responsibility spans across all MSCI Factor, Thematic, Cap-weighted and Sustainability & Climate Indexes in different asset classes. The team currently has presence in London, New York, Mumbai, Monterrey, Singapore and Toronto
The Index Research NPD group uses a range of analytical tools and methods to investigate new index ideas across asset classes, carry out research and simulations to turn these ideas into new methodologies, conduct client consultations, and launch new indexes through MSCI’s world class index production platform.
The group works closely with other groups within research (Analytics, Sustainability ) and across the firm (data, technology, product, coverage) to implement the NPD index research agenda and benefit from the substantial resources and expertise available within the global MSCI organization.
The successful candidate will be a member of the team based in New York and be expected to lead new index research projects from initial concept through research, development, consultation and successful production implementation. The candidate
Specific Knowledge /Skills:
Desired Experience:
8-10 years of relevant work experience e.g., quantitative research, investment management, portfolio analytics etc.)
Desired Qualification:
- Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in economics, science/engineering or another highly quantitative subject
- CFA, CAIA or FRM is an advantage
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