MSCI Private Assets · 3 months ago
Quantitative Researcher Private Assets
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $151K/yr
7+ years expMSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. The Quantitative Researcher will join the Private Assets Index Research & Development team to conduct proprietary research and strategic product development, focusing on private asset investing and utilizing advanced analytical methods to solve investment challenges.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Design and develop new index/products and analysis tools with a focus on private asset investing
Use advanced statistical methods to design, test, and refine models
Present complex models and insights to diverse audiences, and work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives
Engage with clients to address key investment challenges, drive innovative solutions, and identify new opportunities aligned with market developments
Demonstrate thought leadership through research innovation as well as publishing research papers and applied research pieces
See investment challenges from the clients’ perspective and understand how our offering can solve their needs
Provide people and thought leadership for a regional/local functional group
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or PhD in quantitative finance, financial mathematics, economics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another quantitative field
7+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher
Advanced mathematical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex models into practical client solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work at the intersection of finance and technology, leveraging quantitative models to solve real-world client challenges
Strong experience in programming, preferably in an R or Python ecosystem
Strong knowledge of financial data best practices
Understanding of the private market analysis and investment process
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience in private assets (private equity, private credit, private real assets) is preferred but not required
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