The individual will be part of the Americas Index Products team, which is the team responsible for defining and implementing business strategies in the Americas region across all client segments including pension plans, asset managers, ETF providers, wealth managers, brokers dealers, hedge funds.  The Senior Associate role will be an important contributor to driving the management and execution of the regional strategy by directly supporting one or more specific strategies.  This will involve working closely with the relevant strategy owner(s) as well as working in collaboration with other functions such as Client Coverage, Research & Development, and Marketing.  The role will have a particular focus on driving efficiencies and elevating our ability to make faster and better-informed business decisions by leveraging business intelligence tools and technology. 

• Focus on delivering timely and high-quality support as part of the Index Products team 
• Develop concise materials and processes that are actionable by Coverage as directed by senior leaders and strategy owners within the Index Products team. 
• The individual will work closely with other Index Products team members as well as internal departments (research, marketing, operations, sales), locally and globally 
• Build a deeper understanding of our business and products to better identify strategic information and be able to take on more strategic projects 
• Communicate and collaborate with members of the Index Products team as well as across other teams to identify synergies, process improvement opportunities and share best practices
• Build a deep understanding of our index business and products to better identify and communicate strategic and relevant information
• Work on ad-hoc queries that may involve investigating and/or presenting client segment, market or product metrics or trends 

Specific Knowledge/Skills 

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and presentation skills and ability to work both independently and across teams
• High attention to detail 
• Working knowledge of advanced technology tools and capabilities, such as AI
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills, ability to break down complex issues into smaller manageable parts
• Outstanding team player 
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work under time constraints
• General understanding of the investment management process and intellectual curiosity  

Desired Experience 

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience. 
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. 

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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