Index Development Research - VP

MSCI Inc; Nuevo León; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent compensation schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Access to learning platforms

Multi-directional career paths

Job summary

MSCI Inc in Nuevo León is seeking a quantitative researcher to enhance existing indexes and develop new methodologies. The role involves extensive back testing, in-depth analysis, and collaboration across teams to launch new products. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, a degree in a quantitative field, and proficiency in tools like Python and SQL. The position offers a culture of innovation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your needs.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in quantitative research or investment management.
• Hands-on experience with AI-based tools and using generative AI is an advantage.
• Experience writing technical and research reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out extensive back testing, research and analysis of investment strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to launch new index products.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to generate investment ideas.

Skills

Understanding of investment process in different asset classes

Highly developed analytical and quantitative skills

Experience in institutional investment practices

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in economics or a highly quantitative subject

CFA, CAIA or FRM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

Overview

The MSCI Index Development Research (IDR) team is a global client-centric research group with a broad mandate to carry out analytical research to enhance existing MSCI indexes and develop new index methodologies. This responsibility spans across all MSCI Factor, Thematic, Cap-weighted and ESG & Climate Indexes in different asset classes. The team currently has presence in London, New York, Mumbai, Monterrey, Singapore and Toronto.

The IDR group uses a range of analytical tools and methods to investigate new index ideas across asset classes, carry out research and simulations to turn these ideas into new methodologies, conduct client consultations, and launch new indexes through MSCI’s world class index production platform.

The group works closely with other groups within research (Analytics, Sustainability) and across the firm (data, technology, product, coverage) to implement the IDR index research agenda and benefit from the substantial resources and expertise available within the global MSCI organization.

Responsibilities

• Carry out extensive back testing, research and analysis of investment strategies using historical market data, factor models, Sustainability & Climate characteristics and portfolio construction tools to build new indexes and generate investment insights.
• Work on index research projects that include Factor investing, thematic investing, Multi-asset class strategies, integration of Sustainability & Climate considerations in the investment process and conduct in-depth research and analysis to generate investment ideas for investment strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to launch new index products.
• Work with other members of the global research teams to write research papers and blogs on investment strategies.
• Work closely with clients in multiple segments to refine new index ideas aimed at solving the clients’ investment challenges.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of investment process in different asset classes (e.g. equity, digital assets, derivatives etc.), investment styles such as factor investing, thematic investing etc. Expertise in quantitative investment approaches such as portfolio optimization, long/short, leveraged positions etc. is a strong plus.
• Highly developed hands‑on analytical and quantitative skills (e.g., time series and cross‑sectional analysis) and extensive recent practical experience with statistical and database packages (preferably Python, MATLAB, SQL). Hands‑on experience with AI‑based tools and using generative AI will be an advantage.
• Experience in institutional investment practices, buyside portfolio management concepts or sell side quantitative structured products.
• Experience of writing technical and research reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Desired Experience

8-10 years of relevant work experience e.g., quantitative research, investment management, portfolio analytics, etc.

Desired Qualification

• Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in economics, science/engineering or another highly quantitative subject.
• CFA, CAIA or FRM is an advantage.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.