MSCI Inc

We're seeking an exceptional Principal AI Engineer to join our AI team and shape the development of cutting edge solutions that address MSCI's most complex analytical challenges. In this role, you'll architect and implement advanced AI systems that transform how global investors make critical decisions by providing sophisticated insights across financial markets, risk assessment, and portfolio analytics. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in AI/ML, proven experience in delivering enterprise scale AI solutions, and a passion for leveraging technology to solve multifaceted problems in the financial data ecosystem. As a senior individual contributor, you'll work closely with cross functional teams to design innovative AI powered platforms that process vast amounts of heterogeneous data, generate actionable insights, and enable data driven decision making at scale. You'll serve as a technical expert, establishing best practices and driving the adoption of state of the art AI technologies while ensuring our solutions meet the rigorous standards required by institutional investors globally. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on diverse, high impact AI applications that shape how the world's largest financial institutions understand and navigate complex market dynamics. Design and implement enterprise scale AI architectures for processing and analyzing complex, multi dimensional financial and alternative data Architect end to end ML pipelines that handle multi modal data sources including structured market data, unstructured documents, and real time feeds Develop advanced NLP systems for extracting and validating critical metrics from millions of documents, reports, and regulatory filings Apply cutting edge AI techniques (including LLMs, computer vision, and deep learning) to solve MSCI's diverse AI use cases Implement MLOps best practices and automated systems for model deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement across multiple product lines Collaborate with product teams and domain experts to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers on AI/ML best practices and architectural decisions Partner with MSCI Research teams to advance the state of AI applications in financial analytics Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design documentation, and knowledge sharing across the organization Help improve AI Engg team's productivity by using AI agents to automate tasks 3+ years of experience building and deploying AI/ML systems at scale, with deep hands on technical expertise Expert level proficiency in modern AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and distributed computing platforms (Flink, Beam, Spark, Ray) Proven track record of architecting and delivering enterprise AI platforms handling large scale data Advanced knowledge of NLP, computer vision, and time series analysis techniques with practical application experience Experience with financial data, risk modelling, or quantitative analytics is highly desirable Expertise in building real time streaming architectures using technologies like Kafka, Flink, or Beam Strong foundation in MLOps practices including model versioning, A/B testing, and automated retraining pipelines Excellent technical communication skills with ability to present complex AI concepts to diverse stakeholders Track record of publishing research or speaking at conferences on AI/ML topics Passion for solving complex analytical challenges and using technology to drive innovation in financial markets What we offer you Salary range: $113,000 - $147,000 /year plus 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 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. MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

MSCI Inc is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions. You will architect and implement advanced AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial analytics. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in AI/ML frameworks and a proven track record in deploying AI systems. This role offers a salary range of $113,000 - $147,000 per year plus bonuses, along with numerous employee benefits and a culture of innovation.

We are seeking a Workday Payroll Technical Analyst to support the implementation of Workday Payroll for our UK office and provide ongoing technical ownership of the platform. This role will partner closely with HR, Payroll Operations, Finance, and HR Technology teams to design, configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Payroll solutions. This is not a payroll processing role. Instead, the position is focused on system configuration, technical support, integrations, compliance enablement, and platform optimization to ensure scalable, compliant, and high-performing payroll operations within Workday. Support the implementation of Workday Payroll for the UK, including configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities. Configure and maintain Workday Payroll components, including earnings, deductions, taxes, pay groups, calendars, and payroll processing frameworks. Design, build, and maintain inbound and outbound integrations related to payroll (e.g., benefits providers, finance systems, time tracking, third party vendors). Troubleshoot payroll system issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective configuration or integration fixes. Partner with Payroll Operations and HR to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions aligned with UK regulatory requirements. Ensure ongoing compliance with UK payroll legislation and statutory reporting through system configuration updates and testing. Support payroll related Workday releases, including impact analysis, regression testing, and feature enablement. Develop and maintain reports, calculated fields, and dashboards to support payroll reconciliation, audit, and financial processes. Drive continuous system improvements by identifying automation opportunities and optimizing payroll related workflows. Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders and support teams. Proven experience supporting or implementing Workday Payroll, preferably including UK Payroll. Strong hands on experience with Workday Payroll configuration (earnings, deductions, taxation, pay groups, calendars, retro processing, etc.). Experience designing and supporting Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio preferred). Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance requirements from a system configuration perspective. Experience supporting Workday releases and managing change in a production environment. Proficiency in Workday reporting, calculated fields, and data validation techniques. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose system and integration issues. Ability to work cross functionally with HR, Finance, and Technology teams in a structured, project driven environment. Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to functional stakeholders. 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 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. MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries. To all recruitment agencies MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Note on recruitment scams We are aware of recruitment scams where fraudsters impersonating MSCI personnel may try and elicit personal information from job seekers. Read our full note on

Responsibilities As a Kubernetes/Linux Engineer and subject matter expert for MSCI's Infrastructure Engineering group, you will be responsible for designing and developing Kubernetes infrastructure solutions. You will participate in enterprise architectural reviews, proof of concept solution implementations, technology evaluations, and you will work directly with application development teams on planning & executing cloud and container transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have experience building and operating enterprise, public facing, mission critical Kubernetes solutions. Exercise technical expertise with Kubernetes and Linux to drive cloud and on-prem solutions Drive technical Kubernetes discussions across infrastructure, application development and support teams Design and implement Kubernetes clusters on GKE, AKS and on-premises Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes clusters Automate the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of Kubernetes clusters Assist with developing and maintaining cloud standards, policies, processes and procedures to support and facilitate integration projects, cloud migration and onboarding Lead projects to introduce and implement new technologies, ensuring security compliance and application performance to meet business needs Interface with technology providers to remediate integration related technical challenges Keep pace with emerging tools, techniques, and cloud platforms Qualifications BSc in Computer Science or related discipline 3+ Years managing enterprise Kubernetes infrastructure in production, including deploying and maintaining clusters Experience with container orchestration and containerization technologies Cloud experience (AKS/GKE/EKS) is a plus Experience with DevOps CI/CD tools such as Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Ansible Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Azure Log Analytics is a plus Excellent analytical skills in decision making, with the ability to speak in both business and technical terms Experience building solutions in the cloud and migrating solutions to the cloud Benefits 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 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. MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

This role leads day-to-day facilities operations for MSCI's New York Headquarters, a fast-paced environment supporting approximately 550 employees, senior leadership, clients, and frequent internal and external events. The Associate is accountable for operational reliability, vendor management, critical systems oversight, life safety compliance, workplace readiness, pantry and café operations, and overall maintenance and upkeep of building installations. The role provides direction to porter services and serves as the primary facilities escalation point for the site. Facilities Operations, Repairs & Vendor Management Oversee day-to-day repairs, break-fix work, and general upkeep of installations including lighting, flooring, walls, ceilings, doors, and built environments. Manage lighting replacements and upgrades, coordinating vendors for high-reach or electrical work as required. Ensure reliability of building systems including HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and emergency lighting systems. Schedule, oversee, and evaluate vendors (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, security systems, janitorial, etc.). Manage vendor contracts, service quality, SLAs, and cost control. Approve and process vendor invoices in SAP and track operating expenses. Provide operational oversight and direction to porter staff and on-site service providers. Serve as the primary facilities escalation point, ensuring 24/7 operational readiness and providing onsite support during emergency repairs, critical system failures, life safety incidents, and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) events as required. Pantry, Café & Inventory Management Oversee pantry vendor performance, stocking standards, and product quality. Establish and monitor inventory thresholds for snacks, beverages, and office supplies. Coordinate café equipment maintenance (coffee machines, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, etc.) and manage repair vendors. Ensure pantry and café areas meet cleanliness, presentation, and hospitality standards appropriate for a global headquarters environment. Track pantry-related expenses and manage vendor billing reconciliation. Critical Infrastructure & Comms Room Oversight Own the site maintenance calendar and preventive maintenance program. Oversee environmental integrity of the comms room (temperature, cleanliness, vendor access). Coordinate closely with IT/WPT and Security for infrastructure-related work. Escalate system failures and manage corrective actions with urgency and accountability. Security & Access Control Administration Administer badge creation, activation, deactivation, and access level changes. Coordinate with Security on card readers and physical security controls. Maintain compliance with corporate access policies and audit requirements. Life Safety, Compliance & Emergency Preparedness Oversee AED program, first aid kits, emergency lighting, and life safety equipment inspections. Coordinate fire drills, evacuation protocols, and emergency response procedures. Support during Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities. Ensure regulatory compliance and inspection readiness at all times. Workplace Operations, Events & Projects Ensure conference rooms, executive spaces, and training areas are operationally ready. Coordinate facilities logistics for high-volume client and internal events. Oversee furniture reconfigurations, small moves, workspace adjustments, and minor renovation projects. Support planning and execution of maintenance-related capital projects and office upgrades. Maintain presentation standards appropriate for a global headquarters environment. Provide oversight and direction to porter staff responsible for furniture moves, room resets, and pantry or supply restocking. While these duties are primarily fulfilled by porter services, the Senior Associate may be required to assist with manual tasks such as moving chairs, tables, and restocking supplies during periods of limited staffing, to maintain operational readiness, keep spaces presentable, or support high-priority meetings and events. Mobile Program & Workplace Technology Coordination Coordinate with the Mobile Team for device orders, replacements, and updates for the New York site. Maintain local visibility of mobile inventory and ensure proper documentation and tracking. Support employees with site-level mobile and workplace technology logistics as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 5+ years of facilities operations experience in a corporate or high-profile environment. Strong experience managing vendors, preventive maintenance programs, and building repairs. Experience overseeing pantry, hospitality, or café-style workplace services preferred. Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, fire/life safety, lighting, security, critical infrastructure). Experience with budget tracking, invoice processing, and SAP or similar systems. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, executive-facing headquarters environment. Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across Security, IT, HR, and leadership teams. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $107,000 - $139,000 / year plus 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 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. Equal Employment Opportunity MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

MSCI Inc in New York is looking for an Associate to oversee day-to-day facilities operations for our headquarters, aimed at supporting approximately 550 employees and senior leadership. The role involves managing vendor contracts, ensuring operational reliability, compliance, and maintenance of all building systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years experience in facilities operations or a related field. The position offers a salary range of $107,000 - $139,000/year plus potential bonuses and flexible work arrangements.

MSCI Inc in the United Kingdom is hiring a Kubernetes/Linux Engineer to design and develop Kubernetes infrastructure solutions. You will work on enterprise architectural reviews, and cloud transformation initiatives, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience managing enterprise Kubernetes infrastructure. The role offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive employee benefits, and a global network of talented colleagues.