DataDesk Vice President / Functional Owner

10 - 15 years

35 - 40 Lacs

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MSCI s DataDesk team is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and governance of vendor and internal datasets that power our global indexes and analytics products. We are seeking a highly skilled

DataDesk Functional Owner

who will lead data governance, onboarding, and validation initiatives, while driving innovation in data analysis using AI and automation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, financial markets knowledge, and leadership capability to ensure MSCI delivers world-class data quality and insights to clients.
Your Key Responsibilities

Data Governance Quality

  • Ensure vendor and internal data meet MSCI s rigorous data standards for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance frameworks.
  • Define and implement processes for resolving data quality issues such as duplication, inaccuracies, and missing values.
  • Oversee the development of benchmarks and validation rules to support index production and other new product development.

Data Onboarding Operations

  • Manage onboarding of large-scale datasets from external vendors and internal sources, ensuring seamless integration into MSCI systems.
  • Conduct vendor due diligence and maintain trusted relationships with data providers.
  • Collaborate with product and index teams to assess the impact of corporate actions and market events on benchmark indexes.

Innovation AI in Data

  • Leverage AI techniques (e.g., ChatGPT, machine learning) to enhance data analysis, validation, and automation capabilities.
  • Explore and implement emerging technologies to strengthen MSCI s data ecosystem.

Leadership Collaboration

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing data science and operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Partner with global stakeholders across product, technology, and operations to align on data strategy and execution.
  • Drive cross-functional projects to deliver high-quality, scalable, and efficient data solutions.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
  • Education:

    MBA (Finance / Business / Statistics / Equivalent); CFA or advanced certifications a plus.
  • Experience:

    10+ years in data governance, data operations, or financial index production with exposure to fixed income and equity markets.
  • Technical Skills:

    • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
    • Experience with AI/ML tools and their application in data quality improvement.
  • Domain Knowledge:

    • Strong understanding of index construction, securities data, and financial products.
    • Familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters, and market data systems.
  • Soft Skills:

    Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
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