We are looking for someone to lead the development side of the optimization team. Be directly involved in the support of internal and external clients. The team co-owns the development of the Open Optimizer along with an internal Research team. This involves constant improvements of the product quality, speed, scalability and lifecycle of the code and system. The team will work on business requirements and internal or API requirements as required.

Collaborate closely with Research, Product Management, Financial Engineering, Data Operation and IT Infrastructure on all stages of software development life cycle. Collaborate with geographically distributed team of highly skilled and motivated individuals Mentor members of the team to increase their business knowledge.

We are looking for someone to work in the development side of the optimization team. The successful candidate would

• develop optimization library and its integration to various client’s applications and MSCI products.
• be directly involved in the support of internal and external clients.
• collaborate closely with Research, Product Management, Financial Engineering, Data Operation and IT Infrastructure on all stages of software development life cycle.
• collaborate with geographically distributed team of highly skilled and motivated individuals

• BSc or PhD level degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance or other relevant discipline
• Solid mathematical/financial background
• At least 4 years of C/C++ development experience in quantitative field
• Good communication skills
• Ability and desire to learn new tools and technologies
• Other desired skills: Knowledge of optimization, Python, Java or XML

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.

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