RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Are you ready to lead the way in creating cutting-edge models and driving thought leadership in the finance industry?

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP YOU EXCEL

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Economics, Finance, Sustainability).
• MBA candidates preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in financial markets and sustainability, with a preference for candidates who have an understanding of private markets (private equity and credit).
• Strong communication and quantitative skills
• Strong ability to code and visualize data – competence Python strongly preferable
• Some exposure to the academic literature on ESG/sustainable finance.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for excellence
• Navigate hurdles with entrepreneurial spirit to develop new business
• High attention to detail and good team player
• Strong analytical, data driven and problem-solving skills, ability to break down complex issues
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work under time constraints
  We look for more than just excellent academic achievements. We want original, creative, passionate people with a desire for success and an adaptable mindset. You should be keen to learn and open to explore all the long-term career options available at MSCI. We also look for individuals with a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

YOUR TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Our internship provides exposure and training across the MSCI business with an emphasis on your development. You will be constantly learning and well connected to our senior leaders. This is the ideal introduction to a career at MSCI - you will have opportunities to explore all our career paths and will have responsibility from day one. This is your opportunity to shine!

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an intern you will work on a specific, meaningful project, supporting the MSCI Sustainability Institute. The experience could involve helping with conducting research, analytical tasks involving programing, and supporting the pro-active management of stakeholder relationships. You will gain hands-on experience working with sustainable finance datasets used by institutional investors to examine trends and generate insights.
A key aspect of the role is collaborating with senior researchers at MSCI and external organizations to contribute to research papers. The ideal candidate should be comfortable conducting in-depth research, synthesizing findings, and co-authoring publications that advance thought leadership.