ESG Data Science Specialist – MSCI

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.

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Your team responsibilities

The MSCI ESG Sustainable Finance content team maintains the issuer-level content and output data of the following MSCI ESG Sustainable Finance modules: SFDR Adverse Impact Metrics, EU Taxonomy, MiFID II/IDD. Sustainable Finance covers over 10,000 publicly listed companies identifying companies’ environmental and social practices, policies, and performance such as their exposure to fossil-fuel related activities, emissions, employee-related matters, and controversial weapons, as well as companies’ eligibility or alignment to certain EU regulatory reporting requirements. The content team is responsible for monitoring the overall quality of the output data and driving improvements to client experience by performing content quality assurance, investigating data quality issues, and formulating remediations and solutions, reviewing and enhancing methodology, and monitoring industry trends and developments.

What we offer you

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.

Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee benefits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.

• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
• You’ll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our ‘Here For You’ Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible in owning, overseeing, and further improving content and output data belonging to the Sustainable Finance dataset. You will also be responsible for driving the quality processes using available tools within the organization, performing regular internal quality reviews on the content and output data, and recommending solutions to further improve the processes. You will also help in addressing and resolving queries or concerns raised by clients or companies, investigating data quality issues, and proposing remediations and solutions for them, and reviewing the application of the different Sustainable Finance methodologies. You may also be expected to directly engage or participate in calls with clients and companies.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Contribute to further improving processes and applications of the Sustainable Finance content team and ESG, particularly in driving the quality processes.
• Collaborate with a global team of research analysts to maintain the integrity of the methodologies.
• Participate in projects related to ESG quality and data transformation initiatives.
• To the extent necessary in resolving client queries, conduct deep dive review for companies’ data on SFDR
• Adverse Impact Metrics, EU Taxonomy, and MiFID II/IDD.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, computer/programming science, or social and/or political science or international studies/relations with applied knowledge on python or similar platforms for big data workflows
• Overall 6+ years and at least 2 years’ experience in big data quality workflows and applied knowledge on python or similar platforms for big data applications
• Background or working knowledge with EU environmental and social regulations and other similar regulatory environment
• Background on stakeholder management or prior experience in investor relations is an advantage

How we’ll support you

• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You’ll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.
• As a new joiner you’ll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.
• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need for to accelerate your professional growth.

At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.

We have eight MSCI 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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Job Number: 23000081
Location: Mumbai, IN
Job type: Full Time
Category: Data Services
Job Level: Senior Associate