Managed Services Analyst

Your team responsibilities

This position is best suited for a results-driven, self-starter with a strong work ethic and interest in the Investment Finance field. You will have a unique opportunity to work with a cross-functional global team, build professional connections, and learn the business model and the intricacies of this industry.

The main role for this position is to manage the client's relationship for data loading, reconciliation and risk reporting for their license to MSCI risk management software.

What we offer you
• 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.
• Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee benefits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.
• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
• You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your key responsibilities
• Ensure complete upload of client portfolios into MSCI's proprietary Risk Management products, namely BarraOne and RiskManager.
• Generate Reconciliation and Quality Assurance reports post upload of client portfolios and carry out preliminary checks for correctness of the data upload.
• Support the Managed Services team in their day-to-day tasks for ensuring quality and timeliness of their regular deliverables.
• Gradually gain a deep understanding of Risk Financial Management and Performance Analytics methodologies.
• Leverage your IT skills (EXCEL or/and VBA or/and Python) to come up with automated solutions to optimize client-specific workflows.
• Set meetings with clients and internal teams to come up with production enhancements to reduce time spent on the workflows.
• Create/update custom reports for internal purposes to ensure our best practices are being applied across all clients.
• Understand the analytics behind different MSCI products and learn in and out of the products.
• It's a Global Team and requires close collaboration between different geographic zones so candidate shift timings may be little earlier/later than regular office hours.
• Work as team with the client to resolve issues and maintain the relationship.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Specific Knowledge/Skills
• Understanding of global financial markets, different financial instruments traded and investment risk management.
• Good knowledge of Excel.
• Good Verbal and written Communication Skills.
• Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects under tight, short-term deadlines.
• Team management
• Ability to work efficiently with diverse cultures on a global team.
• A self-starter, self-learner and highly motivated individual, with the ability to work individually and within a team.

Desired Experience
• 1+ years of experience in current role or in previous internships in the financial investment domain, and/or managing financial data.
• Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in Economics, Actuarial Science, Finance, or similar subject
• Exposure to statistical software like Visual Basic, Python, MATLAB, R, etc., will be an added plus.
• Candidates pursuing Certifications like CFA/FRM/CAIA will be an added advantage.

How we'll support you
• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You'll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.
• As a new joiner you'll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.
• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need for to accelerate your professional growth.
• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.
• We have eight MSCI 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.

About MSCI

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.

To all recruitment agencies

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