Associate, Custom Index

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Your Team Responsibilities MSCI calculates over 150,000 equity indices on a daily basis using information for more than 25,000 securities belonging to 75 countries worldwide.

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Responsibilities

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MSCI calculates over 150,000 equity indices on a daily basis using information for more than 25,000 securities belonging to 75 countries worldwide. These indices include approximately 9,000 real time regional, country, sector, industry and industry group indices, calculated throughout the trading day and about 5,500 custom indices.

MSCI custom indices leverage MSCI’s robust standard methodologies to be the building block for customized solutions to MSCI clients’ investment needs.

The job responsibilities will involve the day-to-day operations of the Mumbai Custom Index team focusing on key deliverables as it relates to the Custom Index operations, MSCI Index History product and technical documentation of MSCI Index products in general. The operations responsibilities involve the understanding of the investment solution being provided to the client via a customized index, setting up the index, calculate it as well as work cross functionally with other colleagues in sales, research, product management and IT to ensure all paperwork and deliverables are in line. In addition, be an active participant in the development and testing of MSCI new products.

The role requires a proactive mindset toward leveraging AI tools in day-to-day work by identifying opportunities to automate repetitive operational tasks, improve accuracy and speed of index setup and documentation workflows, and contribute to the team's broader efforts to drive AI-aided efficiencies.

Responsibilities

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→Work effectively with colleagues in IT, Product and Project Management, Market Data, Research, Sales/Coverage and the Client Service Organization among others.

→Create indices tailored to specific client needs.

→Understand index calculation methodologies and its applications on the index construction process.

→Implement index methodology changes as well as updates on custom indices which require input from clients or other 3rd parties.

→Respond to client queries in a timely and accurate manner.

→Monitor the volumes and the resolution time of requests to ensure the delivery within the official turnaround time.

→Pay special attention to urgent requests or major commercial opportunities and strive for quick and smooth resolution on those.

→Participate in client meetings related to index calculation methodologies or product related requests.

→Leveraging AI tools in day-to-day work to identify opportunities to automate operational

Requirements

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Requirements

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University Degree with keen interest in Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or Mathematics
At least 4 years of relevant experience
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to break down complex issues into smaller manageable parts
Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken
Superior knowledge of spreadsheet tools
Highly developed organizational and interpersonal skills
Flexible in working hours

Professional experience should preferably be from the financial industry
SQL or LINUX experience
Exposure to AI tools and prompt engineering

What We Offer

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✓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.

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