Financial Data Associate

Responsibilities The team is responsible for supporting MSCI’s Market Market Intelligence, enabling high-quality data ingestion, document processing, data extraction workflows, and the delivery of AI-enhanced data outputs to internal and external stakeholders. The team partners closely with Technology, Data Operations, Product, and Client Service to ensure that AI-driven processes are accurate, scalable, and aligned with business needs. We oversee data governance, exception handling, and the operationalization of AI models used across MSCI’s analytics and client platforms. Your Key Responsibilities Support daily operations of the Market Data team, including document management, data extraction workflows, and data delivery. Configure and maintain client setups and GP access, ensuring accurate and timely data availability. Monitor AI-driven data extraction, enrichment, and classification processes; validate outputs and manage exceptions. Assist in training, tuning, and supervising AI models, ensuring they meet quality, transparency, and governance requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, improve data pipelines, and enhance platform performance. Ensure compliance with data standards, auditability, and operational controls as AI processes evolve. Translate operational insights into actionable recommendations for product and technology teams, influencing platform roadmap decisions. Identify, scope, and lead operational improvement initiatives, including automation of manual workflows, reduction of exception rates, and scalability enhancements. Produce reporting and analytics on platform performance, operational KPIs, and AI model effectiveness for senior stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert on private capital data, document processing methodologies, and AI-assisted data workflows within the team and across the organization. Your skills and experience that will help you excel Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (data science, computer science, finance, engineering, or similar). Minimum of 2 years of experience in data operations, data management, document processing, or a related financial services role. Familiarity with AI/ML workflows, including model outputs, data validation, and supervised training processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage exceptions and make judgment-based decisions that AI cannot automate. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and support client-related configuration, troubleshooting, and data delivery. Knowledge of private capital data, or other investment operations datasets is an advantage. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, especially when overseeing AI-assisted processes and ensuring data accuracy. Knowledge of private capital data, fund administration, or investment operations datasets. About MSCI   What we offer you Salary range: € 23,000 - € 29,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus  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