Sales Analyst (Analytics) - Americas Hedge Funds and Broker Dealers

Job Reference:
2025-3872
Location:
New York
Category:
Sales and Relationship Management
Solution:
Analytics

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI’s Analytics solutions offer institutional investors an intuitive view of risk and return by integrating award-winning risk tools and actionable risk and performance insights into investment decision processes. Built on industry-pioneering models and quality-reviewed data, our solutions aim to help you make better investment decisions and enhance your understanding and analysis of market, factor, credit, liquidity and counterparty risk across asset classes, spanning short-, medium- and long-term time horizons.

We are seeking an Sales Analyst to join our Analytics Client Coverage team covering Hedge Funds and Broker Dealers in New York. In this role, you will be working very closely with our analytics coverage teams and key partners who are tasked with strategically developing and qualifying revenue opportunities within assigned accounts across our asset management segment. This is an exciting opportunity to generate and hunt for new business opportunities to fuel our growth across these segments. The ideal candidate will be passionate about finance and disruptive technology; have an eye for business and natural sales instincts; and be an eager, highly motivated, and tenacious self-starter.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Go-To-Market teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Product, to drive business growth.
  • Achieve Growth Targets: Meet quarterly goals for creating qualified business opportunities.
  • Proactive Lead Qualification: Identify and qualify new sales leads through various channels, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social media.
  • Strategic Account Planning: Develop and prioritize target account lists and detailed engagement strategies within your assigned territory
  • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients to understand their needs and present MSCI Analytics’ solutions effectively.
  • Product Demonstrations: Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential buyside clients.
  • Salesforce Management: Manage and update Salesforce with accurate and timely information on sales activities and opportunities.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Go-To-Market teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Product, to drive business growth
  • Sales and Retention Targets: Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual team sales and retention targets.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Client-facing Experience: 2-5 years of experience in client-facing positions, preferably in the financial services or analytics/technology industry.
  • Market Understanding: Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management.
  • Communication and Negotiation Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Sales Achievement: Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Self-motivated: Goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Energetic and Proactive: A strong work ethic combined with an enthusiastic, proactive team approach.
  • Exceptional Skills: Proficiency in problem-solving, communication, organization, and time management.
  • Salesforce Proficiency: Experience working with Salesforce is required.
  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field preferred, not required. Progress toward or interest in obtaining a CFA is strongly preferred

About MSCI

What we offer you

  • Salary range: $80,000 - $104,000 / 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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“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.

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“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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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.

New York

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250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
United States

Our New York headquarters are in the heart of the financial district, easily accessible via public transport, and close to countless shops, restaurants and green spaces. We’re home to all our key corporate functions, from HR and Finance to Technology and Research. Our cafeteria offers expansive views of the Statue of Liberty, and if you’re looking to recharge, you can head to one of our relax rooms, or take part in one of our yoga classes, happy hours or unique culinary experiences.

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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.

Sales Analyst (Analytics) - Americas Hedge Funds and Broker Dealers

Job Reference:
2025-3872
Location:
New York
Category:
Sales and Relationship Management
Solution:
Analytics
Job Level:
Associate
Job Type:
Full-Time
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