MSCI: Financial Data Analyst

Your team responsibilities

The Investment Operations Analyst is responsible for maintaining Investment Book of Records (IBOR) data. Data is compiled by the examination and analysis of direct fund manager reporting and other sources. This information is compiled on behalf of institutional asset owner clients, who use the information to reconcile investment data, benchmarking and fund level performance analytics.

What we offer you

• 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.
• Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee benefits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.
• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
• You’ll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our ‘Here For You’ Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your key Responsibilities:

• Produce timely and accurate IBOR investment data under tight deadlines, managing competing priorities, and analyzing multiple inputs to meet operational objectives.
• Research and analyze data exceptions whilst maintaining system and business controls to ensure data integrity.
• Execute and analyze a wide variety of daily and periodical data reporting and quality control queries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform root cause analysis of data errors and provide short-term and long-term solutions for issues, elevate issues when appropriate.
• Monitor and ensure data quality by using existing business knowledge to create test cases and examine reports that ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Escalate issues when needed to the appropriate support team, ensuring that data issues are resolved efficiently and quickly.
• Identify and escalate potential control gaps in a timely manner to ensure resolution and to decrease impact.
• Assist with client onboarding by performing data reconciliations.
• Effectively manage client specific mailboxes.

How we’ll support you:

• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You’ll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.
• As a new joiner you’ll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.
• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need for to accelerate your professional growth.
• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.
• We have eight MSCI 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.

Requirements:

Your skills and experience that will help you excel:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree - Majors in Finance, Investments, Business Management, Economics, Information Systems preferred (Academic transcript will be requested). 
• One year of relevant work experience preferred
• Detail oriented analytical mindset.
• Results-focused self-starter
• Familiarity with MS Excel and MS Word
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects and tasks. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills