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MSCI is seeking an Executive Director to join the APAC management team as Head of Sustainability & Climate Solutions Coverage. In this role, you will lead the coverage function for MSCI’s Sustainability and Climate Solutions across the APAC region. You will be responsible for driving the commercial success of MSCI’s sustainability and climate product suite, working in close partnership with Country Heads, local Sales Leads, Product Management, Sustainability & Climate Research, and Client Services. Your mandate will be to expand revenue share, deepen client adoption of our Sustainability and Climate solutions, and ensure strong client retention across diverse markets within APAC.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to lead Sustainability & Climate Solutions coverage in one of the fastest-growing and most diverse regions globally, helping clients navigate the transition to a more sustainable, net-zero economy.
• A chance to represent MSCI’s industry-leading Sustainability and Climate Solutions, including ESG Ratings, Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis, Climate Value-at-Risk, Implied Temperature Rise, Physical Risk and Nature/Biodiversity data, Sustainable Finance solutions, and MSCI ESG & Climate Indexes.
• Transparent compensation and benefits (varying by location), with flexible working arrangements to support wellbeing and work–life balance.
• Access to advanced technology, world-class learning platforms, and a global network of colleagues passionate about powering better investment decisions.
• A culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, supported by MSCI’s eight Employee Resource Groups, including the Climate Action Network.

• Drive commercial outcomes: Lead the growth of Sustainability & Climate Solutions revenue across the APAC region by expanding adoption among institutional investors, asset managers, banks, insurers, and corporates.
• Partner for success: Work closely with APAC Country Heads, local Sales Leads, Product Management, Sustainability & Climate Research and Client Service teams to shape regional coverage priorities.
• Deliver client impact: Lead high-value client engagements, demonstrating how MSCI’s Sustainability & Climate methodologies and data sets — from ESG Ratings to climate scenario analysis and nature/biodiversity metrics
• Market & regulatory leadership: Leverage MSCI’s transparent methodologies and research to position the firm as a trusted partner on APAC-specific sustainability and climate challenges, including evolving frameworks such as SFDR, CSRD, TCFD/ISSB, and regional taxonomies.
• Retention & expansion: Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and renewal, while driving cross-sell of Sustainability and Climate solutions across MSCI’s analytics, indexes, and private asset offerings.
• Forecasting & insights: Own accurate forecasting for the APAC Sustainability & Climate business; monitor regional market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to inform commercial and product strategies.
• Team leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing APAC coverage team, empowering them with training, tools, and research insights to deliver sustained client impact.

• Deep understanding of APAC financial markets and the sustainability & climate investing landscape across diverse economies.
• Proven track record in sales and commercial leadership, ideally within sustainability, climate, or sustainable finance solutions.
• Strong experience managing high-value institutional client relationships and delivering large, complex commercial outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of MSCI Sustainability and Climate methodologies and products — including ESG Ratings, Climate VaR, Implied Temperature Rise, Physical and Transition Risk models, Sustainable Finance solutions, and ESG & Climate Indexes.
• Strong grasp of regional regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU SFDR, CSRD, TCFD, ISSB, ASEAN Taxonomy, Hong Kong SFC, Japan FSA, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority climate guidance).
• Ability to articulate complex sustainability and climate concepts across local and global stakeholders, providing thought leadership in APAC markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a global financial services or data-driven solutions environment.

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.

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