Data Collection - Senior Associate

Job Description

MSCI ESG Data collection team is involved in acquisition of ESG data at scale and QA of the collected data and responsible for establishing and maintaining highest level of data quality and standards across all datasets feeding our ESG products. As an Data Collection Transformation Senior Associate, you will be responsible for leading and delivering on several initiatives as part of the ESG transformation agenda, to support rapidly evolving ESG landscape and its adoption in the financial market. Your Key Responsibilities As a member of MSCI Data Acquisition and Collection team, you are expected to have a strong interest in general Environment, Social, Governance, Climate and policy frameworks around these domains as well as regulatory trends Take active part in projects dealing with electronification of ESG Climate frameworks and principles into data definitions which can be operationalized for collection Collaborate with Research teams on building data collection templates and with technology teams to translate these into implementable data models Do hands-on research with new data sets by studying company disclosures to help connect research proposals with implementable solution which are scalable Independently run analysis on data sets (either collected or from third party) to detect trends/patterns (EDA) and propose ways to build anomaly detection on new and existing content Analyze research the historical data corrections across all ESG Climate data and propose implement contextual/thematic QA to detect cases that potentially may not be captured in current QA framework Codify data definitions with an intent to build NLP driven data extraction models (leveraging Traditional approaches/LLMs) to automate detection and extraction of Facts from company disclosures Help design and set-up new data collection processes and help with integration of these processes with ongoing Data Deliver top quality data aligned with MSCI methodology, service level agreements, and regulatory requirements; Steer to improve methodology and SOP documents leveraging data and content expertise; Drive process improvements to ensure consistent data quality and efficiency, such as automation of data quality diagnostics by developing a new system/tool that will enable quality assessment of data without manual intervention; Contribute to process improvements to ensure consistent data quality and efficiency, such as automation of data quality diagnostics by developing a new system/tool which will enable quality assessment of data without manual intervention; Work with internal stakeholders and downstream teams on understanding data requirement, data QC scope and data delivery; Create reports/dashboards which provide quantitative data assessment metrics which justify recommendations. Visualization, outlier detection/analysis, data summaries, etc. Sharing plans, recommendations, summaries with management through conference calls, meetings and presentations with internal/external teams, Research and product Your skills and experience that will help you excel Analytical skills and has strong attention to details - Should have keen interest in analyzing data, process flows and quality focused Self-starter and self-motivated, should be solutions focused and have the ability to work in unstructured environments Comfortable working in a team environment across hierarchies, functions and geographies Should have experience of working in Financial/technology/Business Analysis domain Knowledge about equities or financial markets in general. Exposure to ESG data would be added advantage 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 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 committed to diversifying its workforce. 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 . Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries. To all recruitment agencies MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Note on recruitment scams We are aware of recruitment scams where fraudsters impersonating MSCI personnel may try and elicit personal information from job seekers. Read our full note on careers.msci.com Quotes from Shelah Marie Recide, Joe Yamut, Chiho Masuda I m thrilled to be a part of a company that genuinely cares. Shelah Marie Recide | Data View Profile Being a team leader at a time when there is an increased focus on ESG is incredibly rewarding. Joe Yamut | Data View Profile As a market expert, I get to see many sustainability reports by companies in Japan. It is the role of my team to turn this data into insights for MSCI s clients. Chiho Masuda | Data View Profile Benefits MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. National Pension System (NPS) Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) Healthcare benefits, including: Health, accident and life insurance Emergency Ambulance service Health checkup Tele-Medicine Daycare benefit (creche) Pregnancy care program Maternity kit Developmentopportunities Guided by your manager, our learning and development opportunities empower you to perform at your best, make and impact and shape your career. Career paths are multidirectional and we believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. Mumbai 12th Floor Nesco IT Building No. 3, Nesco IT Park Nesco Complex Goregaon (East) Mumbai 400063 India Our LEED-certified Mumbai office is in the Nesco IT park, with amazing views of the Aarey forest and good connections to both public transport and the highway. As the largest MSCI office, a wide variety of teams are represented here, from Technology and Data Operations to Research, Finance, and Sales and Relationship Management. You ll also find that we re well-equipped with collaboration spaces, breakout zones, a cafeteria and relax rooms, as well as a gym for those looking to exercise before work.