Associate - Data operations

As a member of MSCI s Data Collection team, you are expected to have a strong interest in sustainability and climate trends, with a forward-thinking approach to data operations. You will help redefine how data is sourced, processed, and delivered by applying AI tools to extract insights, automate quality checks, and improve data workflows. Your role includes assessing data availability, monitoring market developments, and contributing to the design of scalable AI models and intelligent agents that enhance data accuracy and efficiency. The following are the key responsibilities:

• Drive Insightful Research

  : Proactively source, analyze, and process data sources, leveraging generative AI to extract meaningful insights and evaluate feasibility of onboarding and product fitment

• Unlock the Power of Information

  : Work with a vast array of data sources including annual reports, company websites, quantitative data feeds, web crawlers, and news articles to transform unstructured information into actionable intelligence.

• Enhance Data Quality Efficiency:

  Drive initiatives that improve data quality diagnostics, reducing manual intervention through reduction of false positives and increasing operational efficiency.

• Revolutionize Data Collection with AI:

  Implement AI-assisted, scalable models that streamline data sourcing from multiple channels, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

• Monitor sustainability and climate trends:

  Assess data availability, relevance, and alignment with evolving stakeholder needs, leveraging AI tools to identify emerging patterns and opportunities for data enhancement.

• Engineer Next-Gen AI Models

  : Refine generative AI-powered data extraction models, ensuring continuous improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and performance.

• Optimize AI Agents

  : Manage and enhance AI agents, serving as a validation layer to improve outputs and refine AI-generated insights through expert feedback.

• Collaborate for Impact

  : Work closely with internal stakeholders and downstream teams to understand data needs, define quality control frameworks, and ensure seamless data delivery.

• 4+ years of experience

  in data collection, research, and data management. Good understanding of sustainability and climate-related data trends, frameworks, and industry standards.

• Advanced Excel proficiency

  is a must, especially in handling large volumes of data efficiently.

• Strong communication skills

  (written and verbal), with the ability to create impactful presentations and conduct in-depth research.

• AI and Automation Experience

  : Proactive mindset toward applying foundational AI tools or techniques to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

• Technical Exposure

  : Familiarity with tools such as

  Pandas

  ,

  Power BI

  , and

  Jupyter Notebooks

  is a plus.

• Domain Knowledge

  : Solid understanding of equities, financial markets, and public company disclosures (e.g., 10-Ks, annual reports).

• Stakeholder Engagement

  : Experience in client and issuer relations and communication

• Global Collaboration

  : Comfortable working across hierarchies, functions, and geographies; prior experience in a global team within an international company is preferred.

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.

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