Data Science-Index Quant Specialist

Overview

OneMSCI R&D Quality & Architecture is a newly established cross-functional organization within R&D, created to drive consistent quality standards (especially from quantitative finance perspective) , modular architecture, and AI-first workflows across MSCI’s product lines.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in operationalizing this mandate by supporting the implementation of analytical validation frameworks, promoting modular design principles, and enabling the adoption of AI-driven workflows. The role requires close collaboration with research, engineering, and platform teams to ensure scalable, consistent, and high-quality product development.

Responsibilities

1. Quality & Validation

• Execute and support cross-product validation frameworks from the business / financial logic perspective.

• Identify quality gaps and recommend improvements aligned with firm-wide standards

• Ensure AI-driven workflows meet defined quality thresholds

1. Architecture & Modularity

• Support implementation of modular architecture principles across products

• Identify reuse opportunities across platforms to reduce duplication

• Contribute to design and architecture reviews for new initiatives

1. AI Workflow Enablement

• Assist in defining and implementing best practices for AI-driven workflows (e.g., agents, automation, pipelines)

• Evaluate new AI use cases against established standards and governance models

• Support initiatives to transition manual processes into AI-enabled workflows

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product ,engineering and R&D teams

• Ensure consistent application of standards across business lines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), quantitative finance, Investment analysis and Index management, or any other highly quantitative subject.
• 5-9 years of experience in quantitative profile in Finance. Knowledge of Indices is a plus.
• Some experience with any of the following languages: Python, C#, Java, C++
• Good analytical and quantitative skills. Willingness to learn about capital markets.
• Detail-oriented approach to daily work.
• Strong written and oral proficiency in English
• Strong sense of ownership with projects. Proactively identify and implement improvements to processes, products or services.
• Exposure to AI/ML workflows, automation frameworks, or agent-based systems .

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.

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