Head of Sustainability & Climate Coverage APAC

Job Reference:
2025-4122
Location:
Singapore
Category:
Sales and Relationship Management
Solution:
Sustainability & Climate
Role Category:
Hybrid

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is seeking an Executive Director to join the APAC management team as Head of Sustainability & Climate Solutions Coverage. In this role, you will lead the coverage function for MSCI’s Sustainability and Climate Solutions across the APAC region. You will be responsible for driving the commercial success of MSCI’s sustainability and climate product suite, working in close partnership with Country Heads, local Sales Leads, Product Management, Sustainability & Climate Research, and Client Services. Your mandate will be to expand revenue share, deepen client adoption of our Sustainability and Climate solutions, and ensure strong client retention across diverse markets within APAC.

What we offer you

  • The opportunity to lead Sustainability & Climate Solutions coverage in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions globally, helping clients navigate the transition to a more sustainable, net-zero economy.
  • A chance to represent MSCI’s industry-leading Sustainability and Climate Solutions, including ESG Ratings, Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis, Climate Value-at-Risk, Implied Temperature Rise, Physical Risk and Nature/Biodiversity data, Sustainable Finance solutions, and MSCI ESG & Climate Indexes.
  • Transparent compensation and benefits (varying by location), with flexible working arrangements to support wellbeing and work–life balance.
  • Access to advanced technology, world-class learning platforms, and a global network of colleagues passionate about powering better investment decisions.
  • A culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, supported by MSCI’s eight Employee Resource Groups, including the Climate Action Network.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial outcomes: Lead the growth of Sustainability & Climate Solutions revenue across the APAC region by expanding adoption among institutional investors, asset managers, banks, insurers, and corporates.
  • Partner for success: Work closely with APAC Country Heads, local Sales Leads, Product Management, Sustainability & Climate Research and Client Service teams to shape regional coverage priorities.
  • Deliver client impact: Lead high-value client engagements, demonstrating how MSCI’s Sustainability & Climate methodologies and data sets — from ESG Ratings to climate scenario analysis and nature/biodiversity metrics
  • Market & regulatory leadership: Leverage MSCI’s transparent methodologies and research to position the firm as a trusted partner on APAC-specific sustainability and climate challenges, including evolving frameworks such as SFDR, CSRD, TCFD/ISSB, and regional taxonomies.
  • Retention & expansion: Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and renewal, while driving cross-sell of Sustainability and Climate solutions across MSCI’s analytics, indexes, and private asset offerings.
  • Forecasting & insights: Own accurate forecasting for the APAC Sustainability & Climate business; monitor regional market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to inform commercial and product strategies.
  • Team leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing APAC coverage team, empowering them with training, tools, and research insights to deliver sustained client impact.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Deep understanding of APAC financial markets and the sustainability & climate investing landscape across diverse economies.
  • Proven track record in sales and commercial leadership, ideally within sustainability, climate, or sustainable finance solutions.
  • Strong experience managing high-value institutional client relationships and delivering large, complex commercial outcomes.
  • In-depth knowledge of MSCI Sustainability and Climate methodologies and products — including ESG Ratings, Climate VaR, Implied Temperature Rise, Physical and Transition Risk models, Sustainable Finance solutions, and ESG & Climate Indexes.
  • Strong grasp of regional regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU SFDR, CSRD, TCFD, ISSB, ASEAN Taxonomy, Hong Kong SFC, Japan FSA, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority climate guidance).
  • Ability to articulate complex sustainability and climate concepts across local and global stakeholders, providing thought leadership in APAC markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a global financial services or data-driven solutions environment.

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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Quotes from Mariana Gauna, Vincent Ku, Nitesh Rajpal

“I enjoy the dynamic nature of the role, working with different teams internally to provide the best possible support to our clients.

The ultimate goal of my team is to ensure clients have a smooth experience and receive accurate information regarding MSCI's Sustainability and Climate solutions.

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Mariana Gauna – 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.

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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

At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business. 

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. 

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.

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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.

Head of Sustainability & Climate Coverage APAC

Job Reference:
2025-4122
Location:
Singapore
Category:
Sales and Relationship Management
Solution:
Sustainability & Climate
Job Level:
Executive Director
Job Type:
Full-Time
Role Category:
Hybrid
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