Factor Modelling Matlab Developer

Your Team Responsibilities

You will be part of a high-performing technology team that supports MSCI’s risk and analytics platform. Our team focuses on building and maintaining sophisticated models, simulations, and visualization tools that enable clients to make informed investment decisions. Collaborating closely with researchers, quantitative analysts, and software engineers, we translate cutting-edge financial theories into scalable, reliable, and maintainable technology solutions using MATLAB and other programming languages.

We work in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment and contribute to the development of robust financial analytics products that are trusted by some of the largest institutional investors worldwide.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain MATLAB-based models, tools, and libraries for financial risk, portfolio optimization, or quantitative research.
• Develop code in Python and related ecosystem
• Translate complex quantitative and statistical models into efficient, scalable MATLAB code for use in production systems.
• Collaborate with data science, research, and engineering teams to validate and optimize model performance.
• Interface with other programming environments (e.g., Python, C++, or Java) for integration into broader application stacks.
• Ensure high standards of software engineering practices including unit testing, version control, documentation, and performance tuning.
• Investigate and resolve production issues related to MATLAB components in collaboration with support teams.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or related fields.
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in MATLAB programming, including algorithm development, numerical methods, and data visualization.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and MATLAB toolboxes (e.g., Statistics and Machine Learning, Optimization, Financial Toolbox).
• Experience working in financial services or with financial data is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Python or Java or C++ is a strong plus.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate across geographically distributed teams.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git) is desirable.

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.

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