ESG & Climate Finance – Senior Associate – 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.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.

At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.

Your team responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of ESG & Climate business finance, this individual will be part of the finance team supporting the fastest growing business unit at MSCI. The individual will be part of the Mumbai Finance team which is involved in supporting global processes and senior members of the global management team. Stakeholder management and Relationship management is key aspect of this role given the broad exposure and interaction both, within finance as well as other functional departments of the company.

What we will offer you: 

• At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business. While our benefits plans vary in availability in our different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as a MSCI employee. Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and well-being and contribute to your financial security.
• A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization’s leaders to support them.
• An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
• 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 provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and generate financial reports, both routine and ad-hoc specifically for the ESG & Climate business unit.
• Summarize conclusions from financial analysis on a proactive basis and provide key takeaways to business unit head, corporate finance, and senior management.
• Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of the ESG & Climate division’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted, and strategic planning results to facilitate decision making.
• Experience in handling professional services/non-compensation, headcount, and compensation reporting, budgeting, and planning, actual vs plan variance analysis.
• Working on various management presentations like Board Plan, Quarterly Business Review and Monthly Business Review.
• Prepare business plans, including annual operating plans, periodic forecasts, strategic plans, and product introduction financial plans.
• Exposure to capital/budget allocation and processes to help manage the investment framework for the business unit.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts including, including capitalization of software assets.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Strong finance experience in a professional business environment is ideal.
• Accounting/FP&A experience gained in both the public or private sectors.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing accurate and detailed financial analysis in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Some technology background will be an added advantage (Power BI).
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated internal customer service skill.
• Proactive individual who should take initiative with an analytical bent of mind.
• Minimum six years experience in similar roles.
• CA or MBA Finance.

How we’ll support you

• Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team
• Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development
• Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development
• Transparent performance-based compensation schemes
• Employee Resource Groups: MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women’s Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities, Hola! MSCI and Climate Action Group.

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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 pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.