Equities Corporate Events Analyst

Your team responsibilities

• Monitoring activity in underlying allocated markets to capture relevant corporate events.
• Responsible for accurate implementation of these corporate events in MSCI Indexes following the principles of replicability, consistency, continuity and minimizing turnover.
• 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
• 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.
• Participate in and initiate projects related to the corporate events function.

What we will offer you: Depending on your location of your role, you can expect…

• Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions
• A wide range of benefits including – healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) – cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts

• A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization’s leaders to support them.

• An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
• 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 provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

• Monitoring activity in underlying allocated markets to capture relevant corporate events.

• Responsible for accurate implementation of these corporate events in MSCI Indexes following the principles of replicability, consistency, continuity and minimizing turnover.

• 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

• 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.

• Participate in and initiate projects related to the corporate events function.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• 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 in EMEA time zone
• Independent worker as well as good team player with a strong sense of ownership

• 1-2 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.

How we’ll support you

• Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team
• Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development
• Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development
• Transparent performance-based compensation schemes
• Employee Resource Groups such as MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women’s Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities and Climate Action Groups.

About MSCI and our teams

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.

At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.

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