Risk and Analytics Specialist

2 weeks ago

Norman, Oklahoma, United States MSCI Full time

Team Responsibilities

The Financial Engineering Team plays a crucial role in the development and execution of validation protocols and methodologies for widely accepted financial instrument valuation, statistical analysis, stress testing, reporting, and portfolio construction. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled quality and the quickest time-to-market for financial products in the industry. This position is at the intersection of finance and technology, offering a unique opportunity for the selected candidate to contribute to MSCI's renowned analytics, ensuring clients receive exceptional quality and sophistication in analytics.

What We Provide

  • Competitive salary range: $92,000 - $120,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual bonus.
  • At MSCI, we are driven by our mission to enhance investment decisions. You will join a network of innovative, inquisitive, and entrepreneurial professionals, providing a platform to challenge yourself and set new benchmarks.
  • Our comprehensive benefits package varies by location, ensuring your health and financial security.
  • Flexible working arrangements designed to help you maximize your potential, supported by advanced technology and a culture of trust and accountability.
  • Access to our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program, offering confidential support for emotional, financial, and legal matters globally.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will engage daily with the following areas:

  • Valuation and risk modeling for complex derivatives, fixed income securities, credit derivatives, and securitized products, alongside portfolio optimization.
  • Conducting portfolio-level risk assessments and implementing Value at Risk (VaR) methodologies.
  • Developing an automation framework utilizing cutting-edge technologies for model validation.

Daily responsibilities will also include:

  • Creating and enhancing independent validation tools to ensure the accuracy of outputs from our analytics engines.
  • Analyzing and expanding analytics regression tests to guarantee comprehensive and efficient coverage across all analytics engine statistics and asset categories.
  • Collaborating with Research and Analytics Development teams to assess discrepancies in manual and regression tests, verifying requirements, and broadening test case coverage.
  • Ensuring successful completion of daily testing processes and resolving issues with support from research and development teams.

Skills and Experience Required

  • A Master's degree is preferred (PhD is advantageous) in finance, quantitative finance, financial mathematics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • A strong desire to deepen knowledge of financial markets.
  • Proficient technical skills with programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Python, R, C++, C#); experience in automated testing is beneficial.
  • Experience in analytics, mathematical optimization, securitized products, risk management, or derivatives pricing is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Interest in working within a finance-technology integrated environment.
  • A strong sense of ownership regarding projects.
  • Willingness to collaborate in a global team setting.

Support and Development

Our high-performance culture thrives on knowledge sharing and mutual support. You will be part of a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will inspire you to achieve your best work.

  • We believe that new challenges foster personal growth and innovation. With the right support and development opportunities, you can shape your career journey.
  • As a new team member, you will participate in our Global Orientation program to set you up for success.
  • Our tailored learning opportunities will allow you to acquire necessary skills at your own pace, with access to a variety of courses and certifications.
  • At MSCI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is valued, ensuring equitable opportunities for success.
  • We support a range of Employee Resource Groups, promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

About MSCI

MSCI is a premier provider of essential decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over five decades of expertise in research, data, and technology, we empower better investment decisions by helping clients understand and analyze key risk and return drivers, enabling them to build more effective portfolios.

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