MSCI is searching for a skilled IT specialist with a keen interest in IT internal controls to support the IT SOX function. This is a high-impact role as part of the Technology & Data – Business Technology team improving and implementing IT general controls (e.g., user access and change management) and application controls (e.g., auto-calculations and validations), within the scope of MSCI’s SOX program, through partnership with key technology stakeholders to strengthen our existing program.  

• Support the design and implementation of the technology internal control framework, to build robust IT general and application controls for business reliance, to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting 
• Collaboratively partner and build relationships with control owners, internal audit, and external audit throughout annual SOX planning, scoping, control execution, testing, and issue management 
• Assist control owners through the SOX program lifecycle including regular risk assessments, control design, control implementation, walkthroughs, and evidence collection
• Directly support the IT team’s assessment and improvement of business as usual (BAU) processes/controls related to user access provisioning/deprovisioning, user access recertification, privileged access, service account management, and change management to ensure robust procedures are documented, processes follow procedures consistently, and help redesign and improve processes inconsistently performed 
• Collaborate with internal audit throughout IT and operational audits, including key stakeholder identification, testing, and management action plan identification 
• SOX control deficiency and operational audit issue management, including remediation support 
• Perform management testing of SOX controls to ensure controls are designed and operating effectively and issues are proactively identified prior to audit testing  
• Ensure control owner compliance with policies for critical processes by regularly assessing adherence with MSCI’s procedures and standards 
• Proactively support ongoing stakeholder initiatives to assist in SOX audit readiness  
• Assist in team member education on best practices for proper control execution, process design, and audit evidence 
• Support special projects, including mergers and acquisition integrations and technology transformation projects  

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems or other relevant field (certifications including CISA a plus) 
• 1 – 3 years of experience as an information technology professional (technology audit experience a plus) 
• Preferred knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, IT application and general controls, and issue management 
• Robust knowledge of user access, change management, software development, system architecture, databases, and operating systems 
• Experience with Power Platform, ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP and/or Workday a plus 
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills 
• Effective relationship building with technology partners to accomplish critical goals 
• Team player and desire to work successfully in a diverse and global organization 
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, and thrive with unstructured tasks and initiatives 

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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