Equity Index Quant Research Associate

MSCI Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent compensation

Flexible working

Global learning

Diversity networks

Career growth

AI Learning Center

Job summary

MSCI Inc. in Mumbai is seeking a talent to join the Quantitative Index Research team, focusing on the research and development of custom MSCI Factor, Thematic, Climate and ESG Indexes.

You will monitor global investment management trends and contribute to methodology enhancements in close collaboration with leading investment firms. The role offers a dynamic, high-performance environment with exposure to a global network of colleagues, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in research and development of financial indexes.
• Ability to monitor trends in investment management and asset allocation.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring developments in the investment management process globally, including new trends and styles in portfolio management, investment styles and asset allocation.
• Researching and recommending methodology enhancements in close consultation with leading investment management firms.

Job description

Job Description:

Your Team Responsibilities

The Quantitative Index Research team is responsible for the research and development of all custom MSCI Factor, Thematic, Climate and ESG Indexes

• Monitoring developments in the investment management process globally, including new trends and styles in porfolio management, investment styles and asset allocation
• Researching and recommending methodology enhancements in close consultation with leading investment management firms

Your Key Responsibilities

The Quantitative Index Research team is responsible for the research and development of all custom MSCI Factor, Thematic, Climate and ESG Indexes

• Monitoring developments in the investment management process globally, including new trends and styles in porfolio management, investment styles and asset allocation
• Researching and recommending methodology enhancements in close consultation with leading investment management firms

About MSCI

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, AI Learning Center , 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 vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.