The APAC index product team helps drive MSCI’s index business growth in Asia Pacific. The team will work with Sales, Research, and Clients on a day-to-day basis to understand industry trends, client needs and business requirements to then translate into growth opportunities for MSCI and execute. The team responsibilities includes, but not limited to
Business Strategy and Execution, Product Strategy, Development & Implementation, and Business Change Management in driving growth and expanding opportunities for index business across MSCI’s core client segments – Asset Managers, Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Private Banks, Asset Owners, and Insurance.

• Business Strategy and Execution – Form, articulate and execute on our strategic objectives and projects to drive growth in Asia Pacific with a focus on Australia/New Zealand markets and factor index/data products. This can include, but is not limited to leading and executing key strategic initiatives, global communication of strategic priorities, managing and running mini business lines locally and opining on client commercial agreements
• Product Strategy, Development & Implementation – Partner with key global stakeholders to create, shape and bring to market new, innovative and relevant index solutions – both globally and in region. This can include, but is not limited to developing new index ideas, working to bring new solutions to market and ensuring post-launch revenue targets are met
• Business Change Management – Form, own and execute projects of all sizes to deliver best in class outcomes for the Business and MSCI’s clients. This will involve managing groups of internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

• 10+ years of industry experience in Asset Management or a similar investment-oriented field, ideally have worked with clients and interacted with regulators, exchanges and other critical participants in the APAC financial services ecosystem.
• Strategic and commercial mindset with prior experience of defining and delivering core strategic initiatives – ideally in commercial/product strategy or project management roles within the financial industry
• Experience with equity quant/factor datasets, optimization models and financial products is highly desirable
• Ability to form and articulate crisp strategic thinking via both oral presentation and presentation tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint
• Independent and inquisitive thinker with an owner operator mentality. Must have a burning desire to deliver results and enjoy seeing projects from genesis to conclusion
• Strong project management skills with prior successful experience of managing, running and executing complex projects
• Understanding of index investing and design with excellent understanding of financial markets
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• A team player

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, AI Learning Center , 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 vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

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