MSCI Sustainability Institute Research - 6 month placement

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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Job Description

This job is with MSCI, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Your Team Responsibilities:

Our program provides exposure and training across the MSCI business with an emphasis on your development. You will be constantly learning and well connected to our senior leaders.

This is the ideal introduction to a career at MSCI - you will have opportunities to explore all our career paths and will have responsibility from day one. This is your opportunity to shine!

Your Key Responsibilities:

As an intern, you will work on a specific, meaningful project, supporting the MSCI Sustainability Institute. The experience could involve helping with conducting research, analytical tasks involving programming, and supporting the proactive management of stakeholder relationships.

You will gain hands-on experience working with sustainable finance datasets used by institutional investors to examine trends and generate insights. A key aspect of the role is collaborating with senior researchers at MSCI and external organizations to contribute to research papers. The ideal candidate should be comfortable conducting in-depth research, synthesizing findings, and co-authoring publications that advance thought leadership.

Your Skills and Experience that Will Help You Excel:

1. Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Economics, Finance, Sustainability). MBA candidates preferred but not required.
2. Strong interest in financial markets and sustainability, with a preference for candidates who have an understanding of private markets (private equity and credit).
3. Strong communication and quantitative skills.
4. Strong ability to code and visualize data - competence in Python strongly preferable.
5. Some exposure to the academic literature on ESG/sustainable finance.
6. Intellectual curiosity and a passion for excellence.
7. Navigate hurdles with entrepreneurial spirit to develop new business.
8. High attention to detail and good team player.
9. Strong analytical, data-driven, and problem-solving skills, ability to break down complex issues.
10. 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:

1. Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
2. Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
3. A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
4. A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
5. Global program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro, and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
6. Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility, and expanded roles.
7. We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, marital and civil partnership/union status, 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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