Quantitative Researcher

**Your team responsibilities**The Core Equity Research team helps Portfolio and Risk Managers in the top financial institutions of the world to better analyze, construct and rebalance the portfolios that most sophisticated investors (asset owners like pension funds, asset managers, hedge funds, broker/dealers, etc.,) of the world invest in.We achieve this by researching, developing and publishing factor models, stand-alone alpha factors and other analytic tools that allow our clients to better understand the risks involved in portfolio management.Additionally, these tools help identifying the impact of market events in their investments.We follow a rigorous, statistical and scientific process to assess potential for future returns, individual asset risks and the correlations among assets that allow investors to benefit from diversification.**What we will offer you: Depending on your location of your role, you can expect**- Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions- A wide range of benefits including - healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) - cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts- A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best.At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust.We trust our people and they trust our organization's leaders to support them.- An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work- 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 provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools.All the services are available for our employees free of charge.**Your key responsibilities**- Contribute in the development and testing of factor models- Research and identify new factors for both risk and premia- Use machine learning techniques and NLP to obtain new insights about clients investments and portfolios and their performance in the current and future market conditions- Help writing technical documents, present findings to internal audiences and explain our models to clients and colleagues- Study risk and performance of client portfolios to provide ideas and insights on how to improve their management- Incorporate ESG and climate data into the analysis and construction of portfolios- Investigate new trends and instruments that are changing the investment industry like digital assets (i.e. blockchain, crypto, tokenized assets, defi, etc.,) among others**Your skills and experience that will help you excel**- Very good grasp of graduate level Mathematics and Statistics- Very good command of programming languages like Python, R, Matlab or C++- Communication skills (oral and written)- Disposition and ability to learn new things- Innovative, collaborative, entrepreneurial, diverse and inclusive culture- Experience working with statistical models is highly preferred- Demonstrable knowledge of Finance or progress towards CFA or FRM viewed very positively- Good organizational skills and attention to detail**How we'll support you**- Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team- Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development- Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development- Transparent performance-based compensation schemes- Employee Resource Groups: MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women's Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities, HolaMSCI and Climate Action Group.**About MSCI and our teams**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.Our values define the working environment we strive to create.We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity.Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.**To all recruitment agencies**: MSCI does not accept unsolic