The Market Factual Corporate Events (MFCE) Team is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of global equity corporate actions and dividend events. The team ensures high-quality, market-factual data is maintained and delivered to support MSCI’s suite of products and services. By applying rigorous quality assurance procedures and leveraging multiple data sources, the team ensures the integrity of complex event types, including mergers, stock splits, rights issues, and dividends. The MFCE Team also manages the review and validation of IPO and offering events, contributing to the overall transparency and reliability of MSCI’s data offerings. Through close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors, the team plays a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and sustaining robust data governance across global markets. 

We are looking for intellectually curious and driven individuals who are eager to learn, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take ownership of their work. As an Associate on the Market Factual Corporate Events (MFCE) team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of global corporate actions data. You’ll be exposed to a wide array of event types, data platforms, and financial markets, while collaborating closely with stakeholders across technology, product, and operations. This is a role for self-starters with a passion for data quality, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

• Analyze, validate, and maintain high-quality data related to corporate events such as cash dividends, stock dividends, rights issues, spin-offs, and similar actions.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of corporate events data to internal and external stakeholders, and resolve high priority client queries requiring expert data validation.
• Collaborate with IT, Business, and Project teams to gather requirements and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes related to corporate event data, contributing to increased efficiency and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvements in data accuracy, completeness, and process quality, in alignment with MSCI’s data governance standards.
• Proactively adopt and apply GenAI tools and practices, as mandated at MSCI, to enhance the quality, productivity, and innovation within the data collection workflow.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in data operations, financial services, or a related analytical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong interest and foundational knowledge in finance, capital markets, and corporate actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate technical and business concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python; familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key trends or anomalies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a global team environment and collaborate across cultures.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives with a strong sense of ownership.

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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