Head of Product Development - Carbon Markets

MSCI Inc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the development of innovative carbon market data and analytical products. This role involves overseeing technical aspects, managing teams, and enhancing existing products to meet evolving client needs. You will collaborate with global teams, communicate insights, and contribute to addressing climate change through market solutions. If you are driven, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to thrive and innovate.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive employee benefits

Access to learning platforms

Collaborative workspaces

Global Orientation program

Multi-directional career paths

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in relevant fields with strong academic background.
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of carbon market data and analytical products.
• Manage teams of product analysts and oversee product improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Economics

Degree in Finance

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to lead the development of our carbon market data and analytical products. You will oversee the technical aspects of our expanding range of products to support the global carbon market, including data analysis, economic forecasting, client interface and report writing/editing (for both clients and the public). You will have management responsibility for teams of analysts covering different topics.

You will be driven, a creative thinker and intellectually curious. You should be able to effectively manage your own time and that of your teams and be capable of communicating complex issues in verbal and written format. You will also be passionate about improving the state of the world and addressing the challenge of climate change through the power of markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing development of new product offerings in response to evolving client needs, shifting market dynamics and the competitive landscape. This will include close cooperation with peers from the Carbon Markets division of MSCI and wider teams to define and execute Go-To-Market strategies for successful product launches.
• Managing teams of product analysts to support the delivery and expansion of product offerings.
• Overseeing improvements to existing analytical products for Carbon Markets, including hands-on involvement with our market forecast, nature and geospatial models.
• Working closely with colleagues in UK, US and India to continually advance the data and insights.
• Communicating insights - both internally and externally through regular and ad hoc reports, direct analyst calls, webinars and conferences.

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record, combined with >15 years of relevant work experience.
• Degrees in economics or finance, specifically in the energy or environmental sector.
• Exceptional analytical skills to focus on details as well as larger picture.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise accordingly.
• People-person with proven ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Ability to extract insights and communicate complex issues to senior-level audiences.

What We Offer You

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight 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.

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.

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.

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 parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.