Business Analyst

Your Team Responsibilities

The Index finance team works closely with the Index Product organization on all strategic initiatives. The Analyst will contribute to this effort through advanced modeling and financial analysis and help to effectively communicate through presentations and materials for senior management, and C-suite level stakeholders.

The Index finance team further collaborates across the broader organization, from Technology and Data, to Research, Investor Relations, FP&A and Controllership, Legal, and others, and the Analyst will be responsible for an active role in collaborating with peers across these functions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly reporting, data aggregation, and data cleansing associated with the ABF monthly close process
• Develop analyses and frameworks to provide commercial and business insights using data in order to better identify and execute financial management initiatives, on an ongoing basis

• Prepare strategic materials, product P&Ls and scorecard reports internally, as well as presentations for C-suite and Board of Directors
• Develop ad-hoc reports and drive strategic projects as necessary
• Leverage reports, dashboards, and data to help drive commercial outcomes across the organization
• Provide data driven analytical observations, summaries, and recommendations
• Ability to handle various data sources, using data modeling work to develop reporting capabilities that result in commercial outcomes
• Contribute to an inclusive work environment and act as strong team player

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

The ideal candidate should have 0-3 years of experience in business finance/accounting roles.

• Strategic mindset that has experience leveraging data to help solve complex problems, drive analytical insights, and comfortable working self sufficiently
• Experience working in an operational business finance or similar role, progressing & delivering on multiple priorities with varied timelines and stakeholders.
• Technical acumen; comfortable handling large amounts of data and leveraging financial systems to source information
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including ability to translate complex technical issues into strategic, fundamental concepts, create compelling presentations, and present to Index Product leaders with confidence and credibility
• Strong relationship-building skills to build effective working relationships within the division and across the firm
• Highly motivated, personable and capable of timely managing multiple tasks in a demanding and dynamic, global and hybrid work environment
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Experience with/interest in any of the following a plus: AI, PowerBI, MSCI competitive environment, capital markets and investment management industry trends, finance automation initiatives

About MSCI

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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Our LEED-certified Mumbai office is in the Nesco IT park, with amazing views of the Aarey forest and good connections to both public transport and the highway. As the largest MSCI office, a wide variety of teams are represented here, from Technology and Data Operations to Research, Finance, and Sales and Relationship Management. You’ll also find that we’re well-equipped with collaboration spaces, breakout zones, a cafeteria and relax rooms, as well as a gym for those looking to exercise before work.

Recruitment Processs

• 1

  Apply online

  First, click Apply and upload a CV that shows us the skills and passion you could bring to this role, as well as your contact details so we can reach out to you.

• 2

  Talk to our recruiter

  If you look like a good match, our recruiters will arrange a chat where we’ll ask about your motivations, experience, and background, and where you can ask us anything you want to know about working at MSCI.

• 3

  Interview with our team

  If you like what you hear, and we think you have what we need, then it’s time to interview with your future team, either virtually or in the office. These interviews will give you a clear insight into the team and the day-to-day responsibilities of the role.

• 4

  Make your decision

  If you’re successful, we’ll make you an offer and give you any further information you need to help you make your decision. If the answer is yes, it’s time for some background checks, and then we’ll welcome you on board!

FINANCE, TAX, ACCOUNTING

Business Analyst

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