The Index Policy and Governance Lead is a senior leadership position responsible for driving regulatory engagement, index policy development, and the strategic direction of index research and framework initiatives across the APAC region. Based in Singapore, this role is critical to ensuring the firm’s equity index methodologies are aligned with evolving regulatory landscapes and market dynamics in key jurisdictions such as China, India, and Korea. This individual will lead a high-performing team of index researchers and serve as the senior point of contact for regulatory bodies, stock exchanges, and institutional stakeholders in the region.

Index Research & Framework Development

• Lead the development and maintenance of index policy frameworks, ensuring they are transparent, robust, and regionally relevant.
• Oversee and contribute to research on index design, eligibility rules, and market accessibility.
• Guide responses to consultations, support regional market classification assessments, and ensure compliance with global benchmark regulations.
• Monitor geopolitical and regulatory developments, advising senior leadership on strategic implications.

Asset Owner and Manager Engagement

• Serve as the primary policy contact for institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, and asset managers, on matters related to benchmark methodology, governance, and policy rationale.
• Drive adoption of firm indices through thought leadership, technical presentations, and collaborative policy discussions with clients.
• Support sales and product teams in building trust with clients by articulating how index policy decisions align with investor needs, regulatory standards, and global best practices.
• Proactively gather feedback from asset owners and managers to inform policy development and enhance benchmark credibility in the region.

Experience

• 10+ years in index research, regulatory affairs, or capital markets, with demonstrated leadership in Asia.
• Experience managing regional or global teams and delivering results in complex regulatory environments.
• Proven track record in developing index methodologies or market classification policies.

Skills

• Expertise in index design, market access policies, and benchmark regulation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to navigate sensitive regulatory and geopolitical considerations.
• Language: Mandarin and English is a must

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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