We are looking for a sharp, analytical, and motivated Financial Modeler to join the MSCI Climate Risk Center, a multidisciplinary team of Climate Researchers, Financial Modelers, and Software Engineers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of climate-related finance by building practical financial models that translate physical climate risk data into actionable metrics for global investors. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between complex environmental data and financial decision-making, helping to ensure that upstream risk signals are effectively integrated into real-world investment workflows.

• Develop tools such as methodologies, models, metrics, and interactive applications to assess climate risks related to investments.

• Work on software and data science projects related to climate risks, including data analysis, statistical analysis, and software development.

• Collaborate closely within a cross-functional team, including other research team members, industry analysts, technology teams, and client-facing teams.

• Communicate your work clearly with internal stakeholders and clients, and support client inquiries on methodologies and data.

• Follow agile development practices and rapid prototyping techniques.

• Anticipate challenges and opportunities, and adapt quickly to evolving requirements.

• Write and maintain clear documentation and validation materials for models and methodologies.

• Solid understanding of  financial economics, with a strong interest in applying financial concepts to climate risk.

• Demonstrated quantitative skills, ideally with experience handling structured data and applying basic statistical methods.

• Familiarity with Python 

• Strong interest in bridging climate science and finance, with a focus on building practical, usable financial tools.

• Comfortable working in a cross-functional environment alongside researchers, technologists, and client-facing teams.

• Clear and effective communication skills, especially when explaining technical work to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to evolving challenges and iterate based on feedback.

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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