Market Risk Analyst

Your Team Responsibilities

We are currently seeking an experienced Analytics Client Service Analyst to join our Client Coverage organization in Mumbai. The MSCI Global Client Service team is composed of experienced financial professionals that provide first tier support for our clients around the world. Team members are responsible for responding to a wide variety of methodology, usage, interpretational, and technical questions on both analytical and benchmark products. Client contact is primarily via telephone and email. Client service analysts will need to work closely with Senior Client Service Members, Sales and consultants to develop and maintain client relationships.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Answer detailed client inquiries about MSCI products and methodology
• Participate in developing client relationships through proactive follow up on issues raised by clients
• Analyze market performance and data for our clients on a reactive and a pro-active basis
• Maintain relationships by ensuring relevant product and model information is shared with clients
• Provide client feedback to the Coverage, Product Management, Research, and Production groups
• Act as point of contact for routine inquiries and data requests
• Keep up with current events and trends in the marketplace

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• A self starter and highly motivated, ability to work individually and within a team; excellent English written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate complex concepts and methodologies to clients and senior management is a must
• Client facing skills – an ability to quickly gain the clients trust; Client Orientated – demonstrate ownership for the clients issue, be seen as the Client’s champion within MSCI
• Track record of excelling in an environment of ambiguity by quickly adapting behavior and work methods to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Ability to work efficiently with diverse cultures on a global team and knowing when to involve appropriate colleagues in projects regardless of functional, geographic, and business lines
• Ability to develop value-added contributions to both internal and external clients
• Track record of challenging self and others to anticipate future trends and creatively capitalize on opportunities
• Deep understanding of international financial institutions and global financial markets; demonstrated understanding of financial topics, such as: modern portfolio theory, equity and portfolio construction, optimization, CAPM, multi-factor risk models, market risk, credit risk, and VaR
• 0-3 years of work experience; Relevant experience is a plus; Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem solving skills; a numerate Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field; CFA, FRM is a plus

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, 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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