Equity Index Quant Research Associate

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Conduct quantitative research and develop custom equity factor, thematic, climate, and ESG indexes. Monitor global investment-management trends, portfolio-management styles, and asset-allocation practices. Recommend index methodology enhancements in consultation with investment managers. Apply equity analysis, institutional investment knowledge, quantitative tools, financial data vendors, and strong communication and presentation skills.
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Your Team Responsibilities

The Quantitative Index Research team is responsible for the research and development of all custom MSCI Factor, Thematic, Climate and ESG Indexes-Monitoring developments in the investment management process globally, including new trends and styles in porfolio management, investment styles and asset allocation-Researching and recommending methodology enhancements in close consultation with leading investment management firms

Your Key Responsibilities

The Quantitative Index Research team is responsible for the research and development of all custom MSCI Factor, Thematic, Climate and ESG Indexes-Monitoring developments in the investment management process globally, including new trends and styles in porfolio management, investment styles and asset allocation-Researching and recommending methodology enhancements in close consultation with leading investment management firms

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Understanding of equity analysis and equity investment process, familiarity with Institutional Investment Practices and Buy Side Por􀆞olio Management concepts-AI toolkit, Python , Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge. Good knowledge of VBA is a plus. Knowledge of Matlab/SQL and modular designing preferred.-Familiar with investment research and data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset, risk and porfolio management systems)-Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

About MSCI

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, AI Learning Center , 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 vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

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 [email protected] 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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Skills Required

  • Understanding of equity analysis and the equity investment process
  • Familiarity with institutional investment practices and buy-side portfolio management concepts
  • Knowledge of AI toolkits, Python, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of investment research and data vendors, such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and FactSet
  • Knowledge of VBA
  • Knowledge of MATLAB, SQL, and modular design
  • Familiarity with risk and portfolio management systems

MSCI Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is characterized as competitive in several functions, with strong total compensation cited for higher-paid roles and market-aligned packages described as a baseline.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support via an Employee Assistance Program, and care-navigation resources.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with company contributions and automatic enrollment, plus related financial protections such as life and disability insurance and an HSA option with employer contribution when selected.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,040 Employees

What We Do

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.

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