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Position Overview
The MSCI Data Science Research team is part of MSCI’s Global Research and Product Development team. It is a global client-centric research group with a broad mandate to conduct proprietary research and strategic product development to address investment problems and set the foundations for the future growth of MSCI. The Data Science Research group utilizes a variety of analytical tools and methods to investigate new index and analytics ideas to carry out research and simulations.
The group works closely with other teams within Research and Product Development (Solutions, Index, Analytics, ESG) and across the firm (data, technology, product, coverage) to implement the research agenda and benefit from the substantial resources and expertise available within the global MSCI organization.
Scope of Responsibility
The successful candidate will be a member of the team based in Mumbai and be involved in new research projects and contribute to their success from the initial concept through research, development, and consultation to production implementation.
The candidate will develop new tools using the state of art technologies and techniques (Python, data science, machine learning) and support others in the Research and Product Development group on these technologies.
The candidate will carry out back testing, research and analysis of equity factor based strategies using historical market data and Barra factor models and portfolio construction tools.
Specific Knowledge/Skills
Well-developed hands-on analytical and quantitative skills (e.g., time series and cross-sectional analysis)
Good programming skills (Python preferred)
Knowledge of any of the following: DevOps practices (version control systems, testing, continuous integration and delivery, containers), Linux command line, system administration basics a plus
Understanding of the equity analysis and investment process or a strong desire to learn it
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Desired Experience
Fresher
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, quantitative finance or another highly quantitative subject.
About MSCI and our teams
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.
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.
At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.
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