Client Data Acquisition and Integration Senior Associate

Job Description

Overview This team has the opportunity to work with innovative financial investment applications utilizing the latest technologies and will be responsible for understanding the data requirements used to build solutions for client risk and performance measurement and reporting. As part of MSCI’s Managed Solutions team, you will contribute towards a broad set of objectives including not only delivering on client data management solutions, but also developing best practices to be applied to all projects and operating procedures that drive efficiencies in the way the team operates. Responsibilities The Managed Solutions’ Client Data Analyst (DA) role engages stakeholders to understand client data requirements and is responsible for configurations used to process the client’s data as it relates to the acquisition and integration into MSCI’s analytical platforms. The DA will engage in the following activities related to client data: Acquisition Collaborate with the client implementation teams to evaluate efficacy of client’s data given the required use-cases Interface with the data onboarding team regarding data mapping and standardization Perform provider, feed, and client workflow configurations Modeling Collaborate with the implementation team to determine if MSCI modelling capabilities are fit for client’s use-cases Collaborate with modelling and development teams on asset modelling development Interface with the client data platform team regarding functionality and features of our technology Validation Review output: functional modeling per asset class Reconciliation of raw versus integrated/modeled data Contribute to the team’s data quality assurance/diagnostics library Services Transition to on-going service delivery team Advise on-going delivery team on enhancements of existing clients’ data processing configurations Learn and then enhance team’s standard operating procedures/best practices Qualifications Master’s or Bachelors’ degree in Economics, Investment Finance, Engineering, Information Technology; degree in financial investment data analytics/data science a plus. Experience with SQL, Python, JAVA, Groovy, or Git. Experience with JIRA and Agile project development practices is a plus. 3-4 years of relevant work experience (including internships). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Multi-lingual: excellent English speaking/writing skills required to engage with a global team and clients. Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Solid analytical background is desired. Driven by working in an environment that combines investment finance and technology Certifications such as CFA or FRM will be an added advantage. 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. 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. MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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 parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries. 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