Private Capital Data Operations & AI Innovation Associate

Role Overview

Join MSCI’s Private Capital Solutions team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial data that powers critical investment decisions for clients across the private capital industry. You’ll work at the intersection of financial expertise, cutting-edge technology, and client experience, transforming complex financial information into accurate, reliable, and actionable data.

What You Will Do

Drive Operational Excellence & Client Impact, Shape the Future of AI-Powered Data Operations, Collaborate, Influence & Innovate, Lead, Develop & Inspire Others, and Monitor operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and help the team consistently exceed quality and service expectations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an opportunity to combine your financial expertise with emerging AI technologies, collaborate with teams across MSCI, and help build smarter, more efficient ways of working. You’ll be successful in this role if you bring a combination of financial expertise, technological curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Requirements

• A strong foundation in finance and data: A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial data operations, data management, client data services, or a similar financial services environment.
• A passion for AI and emerging technologies: Hands-on experience using AI-powered data extraction and validation tools, with the analytical judgment to challenge outputs, identify inconsistencies, and ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• A natural problem-solving mindset: You enjoy getting to the root of complex issues, navigating ambiguity, and turning operational challenges into opportunities for smarter, more efficient ways of working.
• The ability to connect people, processes, and technology: Experience driving cross-functional initiatives and building strong relationships with Technology, Product, Operations, and client-facing teams to deliver meaningful improvements.
• The confidence to communicate and influence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data concepts, share insights, and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.
• An uncompromising commitment to quality: A sharp eye for detail and a disciplined approach to data integrity, quality assurance, operational controls, and auditability, including within AI-assisted workflows.
• An understanding of private markets: Knowledge of private capital data, fund administration, investment operations, or related financial datasets, and an interest in how high-quality data supports investment decisions.
• A technology-driven approach to efficiency: Experience working with financial data pipelines, workflow automation or orchestration tools, and cloud-based data environments, with an eagerness to explore better ways of working.
• A collaborative leadership style: Experience mentoring or guiding junior colleagues, sharing knowledge, encouraging continuous learning, and helping build a high-performing team.

Benefits

• Transparent compensation schemes
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Advanced technology
• Collaborative workspaces
• Global Orientation program
• Learning@MSCI platform
• AI Learning Center
• LinkedIn Learning Pro
• Tailored learning opportunities
• Multi-directional career paths
• Employee Resource Groups