Real Assets Sales

Job Reference:
2025-4561
Location:
Frankfurt
Category:
Sales and Relationship Management
Solution:
Private Assets
Role Category:
Hybrid

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI's Real Assets business is looking for a Sales Analyst to help drive the continued growth of our business across the DACH region.

MSCI Real Assets provides data, analytics, indexes and research that help institutional investors measure, manage and gain deeper insight into private real estate and infrastructure investments. Built on decades of market expertise, our solutions support clients in making more informed investment decisions.

As a Sales Analyst, you'll be part of a high-performing commercial team focused on growing our client base across the DACH region. From the beginning, you'll own business development activity, build relationships with prospective clients and contribute directly to revenue growth. You'll work closely with experienced sales professionals while developing the commercial, market and product expertise needed to build a successful career in institutional sales.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business opportunities by proactively identifying and engaging prospective clients across the DACH region.
  • Build and manage your own sales pipeline through outbound prospecting, including cold calling, email outreach and LinkedIn engagement.
  • Qualify opportunities and manage the sales process from initial contact through to commercial discussions and deal progression.
  • Develop trusted relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their priorities and identifying opportunities to introduce MSCI's Real Assets solutions.
  • Prepare and deliver client presentations, product demonstrations and commercial proposals with support from senior colleagues where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with investment specialists, marketing and product teams to deliver a strong client experience.
  • Stay informed on developments in private markets, real estate and infrastructure investing to support client conversations.
  • Consistently achieve individual business development and sales activity targets.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Real Estate or a related discipline.
  • Internship or early professional experience in sales, business development, financial services, commercial real estate or a client-facing role is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage senior professionals by phone and in meetings.
  • Demonstrated resilience, initiative and motivation to generate new business and work toward commercial targets.
  • Curious about financial markets with the ability to learn complex products and communicate their value clearly.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
  • Fluent in German and English.

About MSCI

What we offer you

  • Salary range: €57,000 - €63,000 /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, 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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Quotes from Annamaria Giszinger, Vincent Ku, Nitesh Rajpal

“Sales Operations at MSCI is not like at other companies — my team is involved in pre- and post-sales as well, making sure that clients have a seamless experience throughout the sales process.

Annamaria Giszinger Sales and Relationship Management
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Annamaria Giszinger – Sales and Relationship Management

“The role of my team is to help our clients configure and customize MSCI’s solutions to their unique requirements.

It’s a great collaborative effort, and a great opportunity for us to learn more about our clients’ needs.

Vincent Ku Sales and Relationship Management
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Vincent Ku – Sales and Relationship Management

“I'm a lifelong learner.

At MSCI I'm fortunate to have the company support me with continuous learning opportunities such as pursuing industry-leading certifications like CFA and FRM. I believe having the desire to learn automatically translates into professional growth and success.

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Nitesh Rajpal – Sales and Relationship Management

Benefits

Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health, wellbeing and financial security, so you can be at your best both in work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides financial and legal advice, confidential emotional support and free access to online information, resources and tools. 

MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. This includes a pension scheme, accident insurance and our Here For You Employee Assistance Program, which provides financial and legal advice, confidential emotional support and free access to online information, resources and tools.

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

Frankfurt

An der Welle 5
D-60322 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

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.

Real Assets Sales

Job Reference:
2025-4561
Location:
Frankfurt
Category:
Sales and Relationship Management
Solution:
Private Assets
Job Level:
Analyst
Job Type:
Full-Time
Role Category:
Hybrid
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