Index Management Researcher

**Your Team responsibilities**
- As a Senior Associate of Index Management Research, you will work closely with our global client base related to index methodology topics. The MSCI Index Management Research team is part of the MSCI Research and Product Development organization and is responsible for the ownership and evolution of all index methodologies that cover the Equity, Fixed Income and Real Estate asset classes. The group also is centrally focused on improving product quality through close collaboration with the Product, Client Coverage, and Technology and Data Services organizations and reports to senior management on all major market and investment trends and their potential impact on the firm's strategic research and product development agenda.

While the role will be cross-asset, and covers our entire suite of index offerings, it will have a focus on the Equity and Fixed Income index product lines. This role will have primary responsibility for the development of all relevant custom index methodologies. This will include helping to ensure that our index methodologies remain consistent across markets, that the construct is robust and comprehensive, and that methodologies are dictated by a framework centered on market practice and aligned with client expectations. Responsibilities such as index policy research, competitive and regulatory landscape analysis, and new product development will all be paramount within this position.

An important facet of the role will also have opportunity to work on key client engagement, which will include significant time interacting directly with our client base both in person (as appropriate) and/or over the phone.

**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 -**
- Serve as a source for client base methodological and research-based queries in the region. This is not an operational role.
- You will speak to methodology topics across our entire suite of index offerings. This will include helping to ensure that our corporate event and index methodologies remain consistent and predictable, that the construct is robust and comprehensive and that methodologies are dictated by a framework centered on market portfolio management practices and index replication.
- Contribution to consultation construction and client interaction and engagement is an important part of role

**Your skills and experience that will help you excel** **_-_**

5-8 years direct or financial industry experience (a must).
- Excellent English Communication Skills, verbal and written. (a must).
- Knowledge and familiarity around concepts of index maintenance and portfolio management / replication across asset classes is helpful.
- Experience presenting a committee level.
- Knowledge and familiarity in at least one of these programming languages: Matlab/Python/R/SQL is a must.
- Relevant experience and comfortability with client engagement.
- Good quantitative knowledge and analytical skills.
- A self-starter and highly motivated individual, with the ability to work individually and within a team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects under tight, short-term deadlines.
- Ability to work efficiently with diverse cultures on a global team.
- Understanding of international financial institutions and global financial markets.

**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