The Transformation Associate is pivotal in driving process innovation, operational efficiency, and scalable data capabilities across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of business needs and technical delivery, playing a hands-on role in requirement gathering, workflow design, tool development, and solution implementation.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs across product, data, and coverage teams.
• Translate qualitative insights into clear business and functional requirements.
• Design, test, and implement scalable workflows and tools that enhance productivity and reduce manual overhead.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align tool development with architectural and data standards.
• Act as a bridge between program management, engineering, and operational teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Support change management activities and facilitate training and adoption for new tools and processes.
• Contribute to transformation initiatives that enable faster delivery of insights, enhanced client service, and better data transparency.
• Work closely with data leads to identify and prototype solutions that drive value.
• Provide oversight and ongoing enhancement of AI-powered extraction prompts to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with operational objectives.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, tools, and transformation initiatives.
• Support data governance and quality assurance as part of ongoing transformation programs.

• Detail oriented analytical mindset
• Results-focused self-starter
• Positive attitude and desire to learn
• Undergraduate degree – Majors in Finance, Investment Management, Accounting, Business Management & Information Systems
• Post-graduate qualifications advantageous, e.g. CFA, CAIA
• 2-3 years of experience in business analysis, transformation, product operations, or a related role
• Familiarity with financial markets, accounting practices and alternative assets (private capital & hedge funds)
• Database application experience advantageous
• Strong communication skills required

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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