MSCI, Inc. seeks Executive Director, Real Assets Solutions Research in New York, NY to work with an industry leading research team to analyze topics of interest to institutional investors, with a focus on private asset markets.

Contribute to and execute the Real Assets Applied Research Agenda. Demonstrate depth of MSCI's global real assets database. Add value to new and innovative research to help clients better understand the drivers of real assets performance, within the MSCI database. Develop insights drawn from data sets to help clients solve investment problems. Fulfill the research agenda through real assets research and publishing online blogs, white papers and representing MSCI at industry events. Deliver research to clients directly through regular client interactions. Operate closely with client coverage teams to contribute to the client interaction strategy and educate and inform clients on MSCI's latest research. Develop MSCI’s Factors for Private Real Estate Framework to apply the intellectual property MSCI has developed in equities, Fixed income and multi-asset class risk and performance analysis to private real estate portfolios. Provide technical development of methodology and collaborate with product development teams to assess how to apply the analysis to client portfolios at scale. Engage with primarily asset manager and asset owner clients to help them effectively leverage MSCI’s data and tools in their investment processes including participating in adapting standard products with adjustments to methodology.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or related occupation: performing technical data analysis to synthesize analytical concepts in a simple manner for non-technical audiences; and performing statistical analyses of primary, non-aggregated real estate mortgage data. Five (5) years of experience must include: utilizing data science and statistical software and programming languages including R and Python to analyze data to identify investment trends; visualizing data and creating prototype analytical dashboards; develop methodologies for indexes and performance/risk measures; developing models to analyze performance and risk; and liaising with senior executives at real estate asset owner and asset management organizations including working with business models, operational models, investment problems, and providing solutions. 15% travel required nationally. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. When not telecommuting, must report to work site. Offered salary is between $174,000 and $230,000 per year. 

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, 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 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 any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

 

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