MSCI Institute Senior Researcher

Responsibilities The MSCI Institute is entering a new phase of growth. Building on its   strong foundation   of   exploratory   research   and collaboration , the Institute is expanding its thematic scope and deepening its influence with academics, policymakers, and leading NGO and industry groups shaping global capital markets. The Institute’s mission is to produce rigorous, data-driven research that not only informs investors, but also helps frame how markets, policy, and long-term capital allocation evolve.     To support this ambition, the Institute is seeking a   Senior Researcher   to play   a central role   in shaping and delivering its research agenda.   This is a highly strategic role for an experienced MSCI researcher who is motivated by intellectual impact, external influence, and the opportunity to help define the Institute’s next phase.     This position   represents   a   career-defining growth opportunity . The Senior Researcher will work closely with a small, high-performing core team under the direction of Linda-Eling Lee   and Dan Cremin , with significant autonomy to set research priorities, design original work, and engage directly with senior external stakeholders. The role combines deep analytical research with visible external engagement   —supporting flagship publications, senior client   and stakeholder   conversations, academic collaboration, and policy dialogue   —   while providing a platform to meaningfully expand one’s external profile and thought leadership footprint.     For the right candidate, this role offers unusual scope: intellectual freedom, direct access to senior MSCI leadership, and the chance to influence debates well beyond MSCI, while   remaining   grounded in the firm’s unparalleled data, research capabilities, and global client relationships.     Your Key Responsibilities The Senior Researcher will have end-to-end ownership of research initiatives within their domain, from   agenda   setting through external impact.   Key responsibilities include:     Set and own the Institute’s research agenda within their domain , with end-to-end accountability for intellectual direction, analytical integrity, and external relevance. This includes   identifying   priority themes, framing the right research questions, and leading the design, execution, and delivery of original, high-impact research, often in collaboration with external partners a s well as   MSCI   experts   acting as Institute fellows.   ( Institute fellow s   here).   Develop and promote Institute flagship publications, client briefings, and thought leadership   that shape external debate, support senior client engagement, and elevate MSCI’s intellectual profile and brand value.   ( Example:   Transition Finance Tracker ;   What the Market Thinks   )   Lead cross-functional projects from concept to delivery , coordinating contributors across research, product, technology, marketing, and commercial teams while   maintaining   analytical rigor, speed of execution, and strategic relevance.   ( Example   project :   Theory Meets Practice   series )   Organize and curate closed-door roundtables, workshops, and dialogues   that bring together investors, academics, and policymakers, using evidence and data to anchor discussion and position MSCI as a neutral, trusted convenor.   ( Examples   of   roundtable events :   Sao Paolo   pre-COP ;   NY Climate Week )   Engage directly with leading academics and policymakers   to exchange ideas, test assumptions, and strengthen MSCI’s credibility, visibility, and trust as an independent authority on financial markets and systemic trends.   ( Example :   Columbia University   research exchange )   Represent MSCI externally   in senior client meetings, roundtables, and industry forums, contributing to the Institute’s reach and reinforcing MSCI’s broader brand value.     Your skills and