MSCI Inc.

Executive Director, Machine Learning Research

MSCI Inc. • $195K — $254K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science or related quantitative field from a top institution
  • Strong foundation in quantitative finance
  • Expert programming skills and experience
  • Preferred publication record in machine learning or quantitative finance
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience building and mentoring technical teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team researching machine learning methodologies in finance
  • Design models for AI-extracted signals into investment insights
  • Deliver research that underpins new MSCI products
  • Build and mentor a team of PhD-level researchers
  • Engage with clients on systematic investment challenges
  • Contribute to research innovation and thought leadership
  • Collaborate across product, technology, and sales teams

Benefits

  • Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements and advanced technology
  • Culture of high performance and innovation
  • Access to global network of talented colleagues
  • Global Orientation program with tailored learning opportunities
  • Multi-directional career paths for professional growth
  • Nurturing environment with included Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is establishing a Machine Learning Center of Excellence within the Research & Development team to develop machine learning models that power investment tools for institutional clients. We seek an Executive Director to lead research applying advanced machine learning techniques including deep learning and reinforcement learning to systematic strategies, portfolio construction, and valuation models.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team conducting research using machine learning methodologies that integrate financial theory with deep learning and reinforcement learning
  • Design and develop models that convert AI-extracted signals from text, documents, and client telemetry into investment insights
  • Deliver research powering new products across MSCI's product lines
  • Build and mentor a team of PhD-level machine learning researchers
  • Engage directly with clients to understand systematic investment challenges
  • Contribute to thought leadership through research innovation and publishing
  • Collaborate with product, technology, and sales teams


Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, or related quantitative field from a top institution
  • Strong foundation in quantitative finance
  • Expert programming skills
  • Publication record in machine learning or quantitative finance (preferred)
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience building and mentoring technical teams


What we offer you
  • Salary range: $195,000 - $254,000 / 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 Learning[redacted] 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.

About MSCI Inc.

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools and services to investors globally. The company offers a range of products and services including indexes, analytics, and data to help investors make better investment decisions. MSCI Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and serves clients in over 100 countries. MSCI Inc. is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSCI.
Learn more about MSCI Inc.
Size
4,361 employees
Market Cap
$36.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$601.8 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+12.2%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ
MSCI
* Ladders Estimates

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