Financial Data Analyst (Entity Profiling)

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MSCI Inc
Stellenbosch
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
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Job description

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Bring clarity to our clients’ investment decisions by collecting, processing and distributing industry-leading data.


Your Team Responsibilities

The Entity Research team is responsible for identification, entry and maintenance of entity characteristics of underlying portfolio investments in private capital investment partnerships.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Detailed review and analysis of private capital partnership financial statements to accurately identify underlying investments.
  • Perform research on investments using web-based sources.
  • Become familiar with the VEIC, ICB and GICS methodologies to profile and classify different types of investments (e.g. companies, real assets).
  • Perform research and data entry in accordance with standards of accuracy and productivity.
  • Compose written descriptions in English.
  • Company profiling mastery.
  • Correct identification of all characteristics.
  • Linkage to partnership in Market Ledgers.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Completed bachelor's degrees with majors in finance considered (proven interest in finance).
  • Familiarity with balance sheet accounting.
  • Keyboarding experience with records, databases, accounting or other business-related areas that require stringent deadlines, accuracy and organization.
  • Proficiency in writing and speaking in English.
  • Detail-oriented analytical mindset.
  • Computer knowledge including MS Word, MS Excel or database applications.

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.

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.

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To all recruitment agencies

MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

Note on recruitment scams

We are aware of recruitment scams where fraudsters impersonating MSCI personnel may try and elicit personal information from job seekers. Read our full note on careers.msci.com.

Benefits

At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business.

Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health, wellbeing and financial security, so you can be at your best both in work and in your personal life.

Development opportunities

Guided by your manager, our learning and development opportunities empower you to perform at your best, make an impact and shape your career.

Career paths are multidirectional and we believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation.

Recruitment Process

  • 1 Apply online

    First, click Apply and upload a CV that shows us the skills and passion you could bring to this role, as well as your contact details so we can reach out to you.

  • 2 Talk to our recruiter

    If you look like a good match, our recruiters will arrange a chat where we’ll ask about your motivations, experience, and background, and where you can ask us anything you want to know about working at MSCI.

  • 3 Interview with our team

    If you like what you hear, and we think you have what we need, then it’s time to interview with your future team, either virtually or in the office.

  • 4 Make your decision

    If you’re successful, we’ll make you an offer and give you any further information you need to help you make your decision.

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