Bhumika Sanghavi

“The opportunities to learn never end."

When Bhumika first decided to join us as a Data Analyst, she was drawn in by MSCI’s reputation for quality and transparency within the financial industry. Now, 16 years later, she is furthering that reputation as a Vice President in our Mumbai office, leading the APAC region of the Corporate Actions team. 

“My team (which sits within the wider Index Data Operations team) realigns MSCI’s indexes based on the financial impact of corporate actions, such as splits, consolidations, stock dividends, buybacks, mergers and acquisitions. This is a highly sensitive operation, because our clients need this data to inform their trading decisions. We make sure that they get the information they need in a transparent and timely manner, in line with EUBMR regulations and following MSCI methodologies.” 

This tangible impact is just one reason that Bhumika has chosen to continue her career within our Index Data Operations team. 

“In 16 years here, I have never felt that what I’m doing is monotonous. Whenever I have felt like I needed a new challenge, I have asked and gotten a change to my role. So, there is always an opportunity to learn, and that’s what has kept me within the same team, because I never felt that the opportunity to grow has ended.” 

The speed of your progress depends on you – not on opaque processes. Our open-door policy means that there are no barriers to presenting innovative ideas, and our meritocratic approach to promotions means everyone gets the same opportunities. 

“The best example of this I can give is that I was promoted to Vice President while I was on my maternity leave. And that’s because the decision is not made based on what you did in one particular year – instead, your overall contribution is what counts.” 

At MSCI, Bhumika believes that the key to success is having a growth mindset – an openness to new ideas and the flexibility to try them out. 

“MSCI doesn’t expect you to be an expert in a niche role straight away, you just need a growth mindset and a solid background in finance that you can bring to new applications. It’s about challenging the status quo, too – grasping the opportunities you see to make a process more efficient, more user-friendly, and more effective.”