Corporate Actions Equity – Associate

Your Team Responsibilities

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Position Overview: MSCI Equity Indexes are maintained with the objective of reflecting the evolution of the underlying equity markets on a timely basis.

The Corporate Events Team is responsible for daily maintenance of index by reflecting impact of ongoing corporate events like M&As, spin-offs, bankruptcies, reorganizations and other corporate actions (e.g. stock splits, rights offerings, dividends, etc.) following the principles of replicability, consistency, continuity and minimizing turnover.

Depending on the nature of the corporate action there may be changes in index memberships, weights, size, style and industry classifications.

The team is responsible for timely identification, review and assessing the replication considerations of corporate action related changes in client portfolios in order to facilitate appropriate maintenance of the Equity Indexes.

The role is expected to leverage approved AI tools to support day-to-day activities such as analysis, documentation, and quality checks, while exercising appropriate judgment and controls. The role will also contribute to the identification of opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and consistency across Corporate Events processes, in line with MSCI’s governance and risk standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring activity in underlying allocated markets to capture relevant corporate events, leveraging approved AI tools to support event detection, information synthesis, and monitoring efficiency.
• Responsible for accurate implementation of these corporate events in MSCI Indexes following the principles of replicability, consistency, continuity and minimizing turnover using AI-assisted analysis and checks where appropriate, with full human oversight.
• For complex corporate actions, make presentations with proposed implementation to senior decision-making Committees like the MSCI Equity Index Committee.
• Ensure that the corporate actions are properly implemented in the calculation of the MSCI Indexes and are reflected in MSCI Equity products
• Liaise with the Index Management Research team for corporate actions having impact on Quarterly and Semi-Annual Index Rebalancing.
• Handle client queries related to corporate actions and Equity Benchmark methodology using AI tools to assist with research, response drafting, and consistency of communication.
• Tracking the evolution of allocated markets including any change in regulation/new types of corporate events and make proposals to update client methodology and participate in client consultation.
• Contribute to further improvising processes and applications used by the corporate events team including identification and support of AI and automation opportunities.
• Participate in and initiate projects related to the corporate events function with an emphasis on process transformation, digitization, and responsible AI adoption.

Your Skills And Experience That Will Help You Excel

• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools to support analysis, research, and process efficiency, with an understanding of appropriate controls and validation
• Strong interest in Finance, work experience in finance and capital markets preferred
• Ability to summarize complex transactions and understanding of the practical aspects of index replication
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with good logical aptitude
• Ability to effectively work with diverse cultures in a global team; sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural norms/styles. Flexible in working hours
• Independent worker as well as good team player with a strong sense of ownership
• 2-4 years of relevant working experience
• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics or Mathematics (Including equivalents of CA, CFA, FRM, MMS, MBA). Engineering degree is preferred.

About MSCI What we offer you

• 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.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better 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.

MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

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