**Your team responsibilities**
The Benchmark & Third-party Portfolio team is part of the Data Services and Technology (DST) department. The team solves complex problems related to all aspects of data operations, extends critical product features by inventing and building analytics capabilities, and provides exceptional service to clients. The team provides services to all major product lines of MSCI, namely Index, Analytics, and ESG and is spread across the globe - US, Mexico, Hungary, and Philippines.
The team is currently looking for a Data Services Senior Associate to join a highly skilled and motivated team of data analysts for our Monterrey office. Experience with data operations, index and fund portfolios, time series analysis, or reference data is highly desirable.
**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**
- Key member of a highly skilled and motivated team of analysts that solve complex problems regarding all aspects of data production and operations including data sourcing, processing, loading, analysis, and portfolio construction and reconciliation
- Leading large-scale critical data projects independently to extend capabilities and coverage, support internal and external clients with content expertise
- Creating business specifications and cooperating with various cross functional teams (IT, Research, Product) on their execution and implementation
- Maintaining, re-engineering, and developing efficient and elegant processes to support the daily production of portfolio data and build/manage metrics for that
- Executing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong emphasis on quality, accuracy, and timeliness
- Assisting with data visualization efforts, automatic report generation and metrics reporting
- Partnering with our coverage organization to service first-rate clientele including many of the world's central banks, leading financial institutions, hedge funds, and corporations.
**Your skills and experience that will help you excel**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Business, Statistics, Computer Science, or other similar concentration. CFA/FRM is a plus.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Interest in data management, financial markets, products, and risk management
- Technical skills and programming languages a plus i.e., SQL, Python, R, Perl, UNIX basic file administration
- Software - Data visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau), Git (Version Control)
- Strong attention to detail. Ability to solve complex problems
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to tell stories with data
- Solid administrative and project management skills
- Experience in Agile framework is desired
**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.
- 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: