MSCI Inc.

Physical Risk Product Integration Researcher

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago(11/24/2025 11:44 AM)
Job ID
2025-3701
# of Openings
1
Job Locations
NL-Amsterdam
Job Category for Career Site
Research

Your Team Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated, well organized and technically strong Physical Risk Product Integration Researcher to join our Climate Risk Center team in Amsterdam The successful candidate will play a key role in scaling, and delivering of client relevant Physical Risk products. You will ensure efficient integration, consistency, and innovation across our suite of physical risk analytics by aligning production processes, model frameworks, and data flows within MSCI’s platform strategy. You will help tailoring physical risk solutions to meet diverse client needs by translating complex climate models into actionable, user-aligned insights that deliver measurable value for investors and institutions. You will also support the operationalization of new and enhanced products built on MSCI’s Physical Risk model framework, integrate external datasets , and collaborate closely with R&D, product, and engineering teams to ensure a seamless end-to-end product experience This is an exciting opportunity for a professional  passionate about climate risk analytics and  building scalable, best-in-class physical risk solutions for global investors and institutions. 

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Integrate physical risk models and datasets into cloud production environments. 

  • Ensure consistency, interoperability, and quality across physical risk products and data systems. 

  • Support the operationalization of new and enhanced products leveraging MSCI’s Physical Risk model framework. 

  • Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Engineering teams to align data structures, methodologies, quality controls and to automate and optimize production workflows for scalability and reliability. 

  • Identify and resolve integration challenges related to model interoperability, data transparency, and production efficiency. 

  • Contribute to the design, validation, and testing of analytical outputs that are ready for product deployment. 

  • Coordinate integration of external datasets acquired through partnerships. 

  • Maintain high standards of documentation, traceability, and reproducibility. 

  • Drive continuous improvement by proposing innovations that enhance the product integration pipeline and workflow efficiency. 

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality. Hands-on experience with model integration, data pipeline development, or production workflows in Python or similar programming languages 

  • Experience working in cloud-based production environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP). 

  • Familiarity with version control, workflow orchestration, and CI/CD tools 

  • Solid understanding of climate, environmental, or quantitative modeling concepts 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global, cross-functional environment 

  • Self-driven and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivery  

  • 3+ years of experience in climate risk, catastrophe modeling, environmental data integration, or other quantitative domains 

  • Proven track record of supporting the operationalization of scientific or analytical models into production systems 

  • Experience in designing or maintaining scalable data or model integration workflows  

  • MSc or PhD in environmental sciences, geosciences, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related quantitative field 

About MSCI

 

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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