As a Business Resiliency Intern in MSCI’s IT Risk department, you will assist with Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery planning and testing activities. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to plan and implement these initiatives.

• Provide comprehensive support for all aspects of Business Continuity (BC) and IT Disaster Recovery (DR), including planning and test coordination.
• The scope includes business operations at our offices and beyond, IT systems in data centers and cloud environments, and oversight of global business continuity and crisis management.
• Determine, agree upon, and communicate strategy for our BC and DR management standards.
• Articulate continuity risks within a business context effectively.
• Document and maintain procedures and governance concerning continuity plans.
• Support regular reporting on the state of BC and DR preparedness to senior management.
• Ensure that contingency planning for business processes, IT systems and office locations is appropriate and current.
• Ensure periodic testing of BC and DR is properly conducted, document the results, and track remediation of items as necessary.
• Manage the delivery of awareness trainings and table-top exercises.
• Ensure training and support are provided to users of the firm's Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and the incident notification system as part of the planned crisis response.
• Perform any other task requested by the Manager.

• Looking for an internship in global Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery management
• Currently pursuing a relevant degree, expected to graduate within one semester (BSc in Business Management or Computer Science)
• Strong English communication, analysis, and presentation skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• Combines hands-on, management, and consultancy skills with effective stakeholder management
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Has a balanced approach to risk assessment with high-risk awareness
• Well organized with effective time management skills

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 Disability.Assistance@msci.com 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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