The Core Architecture team at MSCI is responsible for developing and maintaining the core risk engines that power MSCI’s multi-asset class risk products. The team builds large-scale, high-performance analytics used across global risk management workflows, supporting asset classes including rates, credit, and securitized products. Working within a small, highly collaborative group, the team partners closely with Research and Analytical QA to deliver robust, production-grade analytical solutions in a distributed computing environment.

• Design and implement solutions to complex financial mathematics problems in risk management
• Translate analytical models into high-quality C++ code within a large, existing codebase
• Develop and optimize numerically intensive, simulation-based analytics running on computational grids
• Collaborate with Research and Analytical QA teams to test, validate, and evolve analytical methodologies
• Contribute to the reliability, performance, and scalability of MSCI’s core risk engines

• Quantitative degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, finance, or a related field, with relevant professional experience
• 3–5 years of software development experience, with strong numerical programming skills in C++
• Solid understanding of financial modeling concepts (e.g., interest rates, credit, stochastic volatility)
• Experience implementing large-scale, numerically intensive computations in distributed or grid environments
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving mindset
• Familiarity with simulation frameworks, optimization, or calibration techniques (preferred but not required)
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to write, refactor, or review code
• Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

What we offer you

• Salary range: $79,000 - $103,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
• 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.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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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