Analyst - MSCI Sustainability Institute

MSCI; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

As an analyst you will work on specific, meaningful projects at the MSCI Sustainability Institute. The role involves conducting thematic research and analysis at the intersection of capital markets, policy, sustainability issues, and investor portfolios. You will support the pro-active management of stakeholder relationships and gain hands-on experience working with sustainable finance datasets used by institutional investors to examine trends and generate insights.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting the Institute team in project management, including helping to track progress and maintain momentum on priority projects alongside senior researcher colleagues.
2. Writing research and content that contributes to the Institute’s thought leadership.
3. Performing quantitative analysis, including data mapping, scoping, charting, and visualization using tools such as Python.
4. Collaborating with senior researchers at MSCI and external organizations on co-authored research papers.
5. Attending industry events and workshops to scope emerging trends, collaboration opportunities, and policy developments.
6. Staying up to date on developments in sustainable finance, investment themes, regulation, and investor initiatives to inform research and strategy.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

1. Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Economics, Finance, Sustainability). Master’s candidates preferred but not required.
2. Internship experience in financial industry and/or other analytical fields.
3. Strong interest in financial markets and sustainability.
4. Strong quantitative skills and research skills.
5. Strong ability to code and visualize data – competence in Python strongly preferable.
6. Articulate communication and ability to manage time across competing projects.
7. Some exposure to the academic literature on sustainable finance.
8. Intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor, and a passion for excellence.
9. Navigate hurdles with entrepreneurial spirit.
10. High attention to detail and good team player.
11. Strong analytical, data-driven, and problem-solving skills, ability to break down complex issues.
12. Ability to prioritize effectively and work under time constraints.

We look for more than just excellent academic achievements. We want original, creative, passionate people with a desire for success and an adaptable mindset. You should be keen to learn and open to explore all the long-term career options available at MSCI. We also look for individuals with a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• 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.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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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