MSCI - Equity Data Management Analyst

Your Team responsibilities:

Equity Data Management (EDM) is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and quality control of Equity related data points that in turn serve as inputs to various products related to Equity Index Series and Equity analytics models. EDM performs critical functions for the construction and maintenance of indexes and models:

(1) Dividends update : processing the dividends declared by the companies to facilitate the computation of descriptors which are used in MSCI products

(2) Universe Management: defining the equity universe to facilitate index size segmentation by market

(3) Fundamental Data Update: processing the company's financial statements on an ongoing basis to facilitate the computation of valuation ratios used in certain MSCI products

(4) Float Review: processing the company's shareholding structure to determine the free float of securities

(5) Number of Shares Review: processing the company's latest number of shares to account for certain corporate events

(6) Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS)

Review: GICS Direct is a product that MSCI manages jointly with Standard and Poor's (S&P).

What we will offer you:

Depending on your location of your role, you can expect :

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

- Employee Resource Groups to support you in and out of the office

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

- A purposeful approach to Wellbeing including training, support networks, membership to wellness platforms and vendors, and active local office communities

- A specific and deliberate planning to the physical offices in which we work, and support for everyone spending periods of time working remotely or at home. This approach mirrors our commitment to transparency and sustainability and puts the safety and wellness of our employees at the center of all we do. We aim to provide productive and sustainable work environments and technology that encourages collaboration, creativity and innovation.

Your key responsibilities :

- Equity Data Management Dividend Analyst role is structured in a manner that an analyst will gain functional expertise across countries. The analyst would typically perform the following functions:

- Review and analyze dividends declared by companies

- Apply MSCI methodology specific treatment to dividends data wherever required

- Ensure high data quality standards by applying data review techniques

- Interact with internal and external clients and answer their queries on data and MSCI methodology

- Track market trends and changes which impact dividends data

Your skills and experience that will help you excel -

The ideal candidate would have the following skill sets:

- Good analytical skills and excellent communication skills in English

- Self starter and high level of motivation and commitment to hard work

- Open mind with a taste for improving processes

- Should be a team player

- High level of focus on work quality/attention to detail and accuracy

- Desire to effectively work with diverse cultures on a global team

- Must have working knowledge of SQL, Python

- CFA/MBA with an engineering degree with 1-3 years of experience

How we'll support you :

- Coaching and support from experts in your team

- A performance and growth-oriented culture and values

- Opportunities for continuous learning to aid progression

- Goal based objectives and development plans

- Transparent performance-based compensation schemes

- Employee resource groups such as the Women's Leadership Forum, MSCIPRIDE, Black Leadership Network and Eco-Groups.

About MSCI and our teams:

- MSCI is a market leader in Global Indexes, Smart Beta, ESG and Risk Management, and is at the forefront of the secular trends dominating the financial services landscape today. We are committed to the future sustainability and transparency of the financial markets. We create innovative products and services that allow our clients to make more informed investment decisions, and we provide investors with critical performance measurement and risk management data and analytics. Click here to see what we do (link to MSCI brochure)

- 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.

- MSCI is committed to developing a culture and workforce that reflects the clients and communities in which we operate. Increasing our diversity expands our talent pool which helps to accelerate innovation in all we do. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply, including women, ethnic minorities and those in the LGBTQ community.