MSCI - Product Manager

The MSCI Global Index Product Risk & Regulation team is composed of experienced financial professionals who are responsible for leading MSCI in:

Being the best index provider to address [index and some client] regulations in order to strengthen our position in the marketplace with the most relevant solutions; and efficiently managing the Index Business's risk through its significant growth/increase in scale

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 :

The new member of the team, who would report to the Global Head of Index Product Risk & Regulation Team, would be responsible for assisting with:

- Designing, communicating, driving, and implementing the Index business' regulation Strategy and Operating Plan

- Address increased regulations globally by offering best and timely regulatory-linked value-added content and experience to our clients

- Execute on related projects through coordination with various cross-functional teams

- Effectively managing the Index business' risk

- Help with identifying, validating, and assessing key Index risks

- Driving transformation and automation of various team's [regulatory-related] processes to facilitate efficiencies and mitigate risks

Your skills and experience that will help you excel :

- Have 5-7 years of relevant industry experience in financial industry (asset owners, asset managers, broker dealer, consultant) with a strong servicing and client focused mindset

- Understand the equity investment management process; fixed income knowledge viewed favorably

- Know product management processes and demonstrate ownership of product through full development lifecycle; regulatory and risk management exposure viewed favorably

- Be able to prepare strategy, operating plan, business plans and internal business update reporting

- Have experience working across a matrix organization with proven ability to work cross functionally to develop and execute plans; experience working with Sales, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Technology

- Be able to prioritize effectively and execute in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment

- Demonstrate increasing levels of initiative, independence, and responsibility in current role while possessing well-developed problem-solving skills, superior written and verbal communications, and high level of attention to detail

- Hold undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or equivalent experience required; MBA, CFA/FRM designations (or participation in the programs) viewed very favorably

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.

To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. 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 pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.