Job Description

Your team responsibilities MSCI Company Financial Data (CFD) team provides high quality and differentiated data across multi asset class for construction of MSCI’s products such as Equity Indexes, Risk Models and ESG Ratings. The Senior Associate, Exposure Data will be responsible for 1) managing the content and data sets related to companies within the domains of BFSI industry that are mainly used by MSCI’s ESG business, 2) leading the data methodology enhancements and discussions with Internal committees as well as with external clients. The candidate is expected to be familiar with facets of the BFSI industry and has a general knowledge about emerging Sustainability data trends and new accounting regulations and governing standards. What we will offer you:

• At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business. While our benefits plans vary in availability in our different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as a MSCI employee. Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and well-being and contribute to your financial security.

• 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

• Use creativity and innovative approaches, including technology, to unlock resource capacity and increase process efficiency.
• Deliver fact-based and data supported decision making for appropriate implementation and recommendation to Key stakeholders
• Analysis of the company level data points and metrics from consolidated financial statements of companies, Annual reports, CSR reports, etc.
• Procuring, and processing information about globally listed companies such as:
• Using multiple sources: lengthy annual reports, CSR reports, websites, quantitative data feeds, web crawlers
• Types of information: quantitative data, key performance indicators, prose narratives,
• Topics or subject matters: traditional financial risk, corporate governance, and sustainability
• Types of analysis: rules-based, subjective analysis, written summaries
• Interpret data methodologies and ensure data is delivered as per standard guidelines
• Capturing and transforming raw data into meaningful information on company’s exposures
• Work closely with Internal committees as well as MSCI ESG Researchers to propose changes to the data methodologies to align it as per industry trends
• Lead the discussions with external clients.
• Establish, review, and monitor production processes, including the management of 3rd-party providers & vendor escalations
• Develop KPIs to measure platform usage and quality standards and to identify areas to target for improvement
• participate in special projects, system implementations, enhancements and ad hoc analysis

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience (Industry type: BFSI) with exposure to data collection to support Credit risk research, Equity research
• Degree in Financials/ BFSI domain
• Knowledge on equities, fixed income or financial markets in general will be an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly process large amounts of data and information
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of data visualization applications such as Power BI/Tableau and Python/SQL

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, Hola! MSCI 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. At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services. To learn more about life at MSCI please visit https://careers.msci.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Glassdoor. To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes. MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.