Equity Index Quant Research Vice President

Your team responsibilities :

- The MSCI Equity Index Research Team is a global client-centric research group with a broad mandate to carry out quantitative research to develop new investment strategies and enhance existing indexes. This responsibility spans all MSCI Factor, Thematic, Cap-weighted, ESG and Climate Indexes.

- The team uses a range of analytical tools and techniques to investigate new ideas, explore new data and carry out research and simulations to turn these ideas into new strategies. The team works closely with the product development team to 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, ESG) and across the firm (data, technology, product, coverage) to implement the index research agenda and benefit from the substantial resources and expertise available within the global MSCI organization.

What we will offer you : Depending on your location of your role, you can expect.

- Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions

- A wide range of benefits including - healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) - cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts

- A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization's leaders to support them.

- An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work

- A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities :

- The successful candidate will be a member of the team based in Mumbai and be expected to take on new research projects and contribute to their success from initial concept through research, development, and production implementation. The candidate:

- Will carry out extensive research using various structured and unstructured datasets and a wide range of techniques including machine learning algorithms to generate investment ideas.

- Will work with other members of the global MSCI research teams to write research papers and blogs on investment strategies.

- Will work closely with clients to refine new index ideas, so they meet the clients' investment challenges.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel :

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

- Understanding of investment process in different asset classes (e.g. equity, fixed income, currency etc.), investment styles such as factor investing, ESG-based investments etc.

- Familiarity with quantitative investment approaches such as portfolio optimization, long/short, leveraged positions etc. is a 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).

- Familiarity with institutional investment practices, buyside portfolio management concepts or sell side quantitative structured products preferred.

- Experience of writing technical and research reports as well as good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

- At least 5 years of relevant work experience e.g., quantitative research, investment management, portfolio analytics, ESG/climate research etc.

- Bachelor's /Master's Degree in finance, econometrics, science/engineering or another quantitative or analytical subject.

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.

About MSCI & 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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