Quantitative Researcher - Private Assets - Credit Focus

Responsibilities

Please note that candidates can be in London (UK) or New York (US). 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. Presentplex 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.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills. 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 translateplex models into practical client solutions. Excellent written and verbalmunication 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. Exceptional interpersonal,munication, and presentation skills. Understanding of credit markets and experience in credit portfolio construction. Experience in private assets (private equity, private credit, private real assets) is preferred but not required.
About MSCI

What we offer you

Transparentpensation schemes andprehensive 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. 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 investmentmunity. 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.

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