Financial Data Analyst

MSCI Inc.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment data provider is seeking an Analyst in Stellenbosch to transform private capital data into analytics for asset owners. Responsibilities include analyzing fund documents, maintaining datasets, and collaborating with the Client Services team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Transparent compensation schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Global Orientation program

Access to Learning@MSCI platform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Knowledge of private capital structures is preferred.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to work with data.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze private capital fund documentation for cash flows and performance metrics.
• Maintain and update client-specific datasets.
• Support reconciliation processes and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with databases (Python or SQL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

As an Analyst within MSCI’s Private Capital Solutions Transactions Team, you will play a critical role in transforming raw private capital data into valuable, high-quality analytics used by institutional asset owners and managers. This includes the identification, extraction, reconciliation, and validation of client‑level and fund‑level transactions, valuations, and performance metrics with direct linkage to indexing and portfolio analytics. You will support core deliverables while developing technical expertise, growing client acumen, and contributing to scalable data operations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze private capital fund documentation (e.g. capital account statements, notices, and reports) to accurately capture cash flows, valuations, and performance metrics data.
• Apply an understanding of complex fund structures and methodologies used in private capital reporting.
• Maintain and update client‑specific datasets to ensure accurate investment book of records.
• Support monthly and quarterly reconciliation processes with internal quality control checkpoints.
• Work directly with Client Services to resolve discrepancies and answer client inquiries regarding transaction or valuation data.
• Work collaboratively across PCS teams to resolve operational challenges, participate in peer reviews, and uphold quality standards.
• Provide suggestions for workflow enhancements and automation to improve process efficiency.
• Participate in special projects including new client transitions, platform migrations, or service development pilots.

Your Skills And Experience That Will Help You Excel

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investments, Accounting, Economics, or related disciplines
• Familiarity with private capital investment structures and fund‑level data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with databases such as Python or SQL are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with numerical data and documentation with strong attention to detail.

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. 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.

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