MSCI - Vice President - Corporate Actions

Your team responsibilities :

- MSCI Equity Indexes are maintained with the objective of reflecting the evolution of the underlying equity markets on a timely basis.

- The Corporate Events Team is responsible for daily maintenance of index by reflecting impact of ongoing corporate events like M&As, spin-offs, bankruptcies, reorganizations and other corporate actions (e.g., stock splits, rights offerings, dividends, etc.) following the principles of replicability, consistency, continuity and minimizing turnover.

- Depending on the nature of the corporate action there may be changes in index memberships, weights, size, style, and industry classifications.

- The team is responsible for timely identification, review and assessing the replication considerations of corporate action related changes in client portfolios to facilitate appropriate maintenance of the Equity Indexes.

What we will offer you:

At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business. While our benefits plans vary in availability in our different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as a MSCI employee. Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and well-being and contribute to your financial security.

Your key responsibilities

- As a Vice President in MSCI Index Corporate Events, the candidate will participate in MSCI implementation decisions for few of the largest corporate action deals globally and thereby influence the replication decisions of few of the largest asset managers/asset owners and traders globally. The role requires a strong understanding of global capital markets along with practical aspects of index replication.

Responsibilities:

Team management:

- Lead Corporate Events function for EMEA region and manage our global team based out of Mumbai and Manila offices.

- Become an expert in MSCI Corporate Event Methodology and regional markets; Act as an escalation point for the global team.

- Responsible for day-to-day organization of the team including holiday backup and BCP planning

- Work closely with MSCI talent management and HR teams to identify and develop talent. Provide required training and mentorship to junior members of the team

Client Servicing:

- Collaborating globally for delivering timely and high-quality responses to queries raised by our global clients that include few of the largest asset managers/asset owners and traders globally.

- Represent MSCI Corporate Events team in front of our global clients and be ready to discuss complex cases, methodology enhancements at a very short notice.

- Review and approve corporate event client announcements detailing upcoming changes to the MSCI Indexes.

- Train client's on MSCI methodologies, corporate action treatment and products.

Methodology and Process ownership:

- Will be core member of a global decision committee to approve complex and/or large corporate actions implementation and methodological changes in keeping relevance to the security markets and clients' need.

- Implementing enhancements to the MSCI Corporate Events Methodology, processes, and applications.

Cross-functional participation:

- Collaborate with other MSCI functions (Index Research, Data teams and IT) for smooth implementation of the Quarterly Index Rebalancing

- Participate in designing, scoping and implementation of new product launches relating to MSCI Indexes.

- Maintain and enhance internal database used for multiple downstream teams

Your skills and experience that will help you excel:

- 7+ experience in the financial sector with direct practical experience in equity markets

- Bachelor or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics or Mathematics (Including equivalents of CA, CFA, FRM, MMS, MBA). Engineering degree is preferred.

- Highly motivated individual with critical thinking, curiosity, and excellent communication skills.

- Ability to effectively work with diverse cultures in a global team; sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural norms/styles. Flexible in working hours

- Excellent planning and organizational skills

- Demonstrated track record in people management and handling of challenging environment

- Ability to understand impact of corporate actions on passive and active fund managers portfolio

- Strong excel, word and power point skills

How we'll support you ?

- Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team

- Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development

- Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development

- Transparent performance-based compensation schemes

- Employee Resource Groups: MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women's Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities, Hola! MSCI and Climate Action Group.

- Hola! MSCI and Climate Action Group.

About MSCI and our teams

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.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.

At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.

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