RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute agenda of Climate and ESG index solutions research for investors and publish resulting content pointing investors toward ways to solve their key investment challenges using MSCI tools and research
- Quantitative analysis of Indexes
- Work collaboratively with researchers in ESG, Climate and Analytics business
- Represent MSCI Index Research, our tools and solutions to clients, prospects, media, conferences, etc.
- Share knowledge, experience, and research findings internally to build team capabilities
SPECIFIC SKILL SETS:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with extensive experience in data analysis and quantitative models
- Strong understanding of institutional investing processes, including portfolio construction, portfolio management, and risk management
- Expertise in Index investing and analysis
- Ability to overcome analytical challenges with creative yet rigorous solutions
- Ability to draw connections between model outputs and the real world, between data and signals and investment practitioners’ day to day needs; strong critical thinking capability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible way and tell a compelling story
- Strong presentation skills, both spoken and visual
- High motivation for joining a dedicated, technically savvy, and enthusiastic global team
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of full-time professional experience in index research, strategist, trading and/or portfolio management.
- Bachelors’ degree required; Advanced degree in related field is preferred
- Experience with ESG and Climate analytics is not a pre-requisite, but candidate should have a demonstrated interest in how ESG and Climate are integrated into investment decisions
- Speaking fluently French or German a plus, as well as familiarity with MSCI tools and research
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