Estimation Methodologies Lead

Job Description - Estimation Methodologies Lead (240000HA) Job Number: 240000HA Requisition Title : Estimation Methodologies Lead Description :

Your team responsibilities

MSCI ESG Research is seeking a Head of Estimation Methodologies to join our Macro ESG Methodologies team. This role involves developing sophisticated models to estimate companies economic exposures to various business activities, leveraging company-level data and applying large language models. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about using data science to enhance understanding and decision-making in economic exposure analysis. The selected applicant will engage in R&D and methodology projects that aid investors in integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their fundamental research, portfolio construction, and risk management processes.

This role involves applying estimation methodologies across multiple sustainability models, aiding investors in evaluating company ESG risks and sustainable impacts. These models are designed to address questions such as:

• What are the estimated revenues for companies in fossil fuel and other climate-negative industries?

• How can the environmental impacts of various business operations be assessed?

• How can generative AI identify and evaluate the potential risks and opportunities of emerging technologies across different sectors?

• How can we effectively develop sustainability models to compare the ESG performance of companies within the same industry, especially with limited disclosures?

We seek a candidate who is motivated by these challenges and capable of collaborating with subject-matter experts to develop solutions.

MSCI is committed to developing a culture and employee workforce that reflects the clients and communities in which we operate. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented groups in our industry to apply, including women, ethnic minorities and those in the LGBTQ community.

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

• Model Development: Design, develop, and refine models that accurately estimate companies economic exposures to specific business activities, ensuring the models are robust, scalable, and efficient.

• Data Analysis: Perform comprehensive data analysis to understand company-level and macro-level data, utilizing this insight to construct predictive models. This involves data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing to ensure high-quality inputs for model development.

• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with the research, data, analytical quality assurance, and application development teams, as well as stakeholders across the organization to define modeling objectives, share insights, and present outcomes. Clearly and effectively communicate complex model mechanisms and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Innovation and Research: Lead research into new modeling techniques and technologies, including large language models, to maintain the organization’s leading edge in the economic estimation methodologies.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel SPECIFIC SKILL SETS:

• Advanced data science and programing skills (e.g. Python), focusing on data analysis, model development, and automation are essential; experience in implementing advanced estimation models is preferred.

• Experience in leveraging statistical techniques and machine learning models to accurately assess and forecast the economic and environmental impacts of corporate activities.

• Proven ability to handle and analyze company-level data, including financial statements, operational metrics, and economic and external market data.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with previous experience in data manipulation and quantitative model development.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to maintain effective relationships with a global team of industry research analysts.

• High motivation to join a dedicated, technically proficient, and enthusiastic team.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in a quantitative or economic research role, with prior exposure to capital markets preferred.

• Bachelors degree required; an advanced degree in a related field (Quantitative finance, computer science, engineering, econometrics, mathematics) is preferred.

• Substantial experience in the financial sector, risk management, or a closely related field, with a deep understanding of economic exposure and its impact on companies, is preferred.

• While experience with ESG analysis is not a pre-requisite, candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in the integration of ESG issues into investment decisions.

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.

About MSCI

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.

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Job : Research Primary Location : Hungary-Pest-Budapest Job Profile : Vice President Time Type : Full Time Department : Research Job Posting : May 16, 2024, 1:30:00 PM