Machine Learning Researcher

MSCI Inc. is establishing a Machine Learning Center of Excellence within their Research & Development team to develop machine learning models for investment tools aimed at institutional clients. They are seeking exceptional early-career researchers with recent PhDs to apply advanced machine learning techniques to financial strategies and models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using machine learning methodologies that integrate financial theory with deep learning and reinforcement learning
• Design and develop models that convert AI-extracted signals from text, documents, and client telemetry into investment insights
• Deliver research powering new products across MSCI's product lines
• Contribute to thought leadership through research innovation and publishing
• Collaborate with product, technology, and sales teams

Skills

• PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, or related quantitative field from a top institution
• Strong interest in quantitative finance
• Expert programming skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and business stakeholders
• Publication record in machine learning or quantitative finance

Benefits

• 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 Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

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