MSCI Private Assets · 2 months ago
Quantitative Equity Researcher – Client Engagement Specialist
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$172K/yr - $224K/yrMSCI Private Assets is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. They are seeking a Vice President to engage with clients, implement equity factor models, and translate complex research into actionable insights to enhance decision-making and drive business growth.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Engage with clients to understand their strategic objectives, investment challenges, and decision-making processes. Effectively communicate the benefits of MSCI’s research and models to diverse audiences. Demonstrate both comfort with high-level communication and an absolute command of details
Research and implement equity factor models using advanced data science, artificial intelligence, and financial theory, with an emphasis on real-world applications and measurable impact
Collaborate across research, product management and client coverage teams to align innovation with client and market opportunities
Translate complex research into actionable insights, address investment challenges, and build trusted client relationships that drive business growth
Demonstrate thought leadership through innovative research, publications, and external presentations that strengthen MSCI’s role as a trusted advisor
Qualification
Required
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical results into clear, business-relevant insights for non-technical audiences, and to partner with senior stakeholders and influence client decision-making
Strong quantitative foundations (Finance, Econometrics, Optimization, Data Science, or Machine Learning) paired with a commercial and client-first mindset
Experience in empirical modeling and data analysis, with meticulous attention to detail, and a proven track record of driving and delivering research projects
Experience in engaging with investment teams at asset managers, hedge funds or asset owners, and the ability to connect research to portfolio and business outcomes
Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in a quantitative discipline with expertise in Finance, Econometrics, Optimization, Data Science, and/or Machine Learning
Production-level coding skills in Python or similar language
Benefits
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.
Company
MSCI Private Assets
MSCI is the premier independent source of private markets intelligence in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase