DataDesk – Vice President / Functional Owner

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI’s DataDesk team is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and governance of vendor and internal datasets that power our global indexes and analytics products. We are seeking a highly skilled DataDesk Functional Owner who will lead data governance, onboarding, and validation initiatives, while driving innovation in data analysis using AI and automation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, financial markets knowledge, and leadership capability to ensure MSCI delivers world-class data quality and insights to clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

Data Governance & Quality

• Ensure vendor and internal data meet MSCI’s rigorous data standards for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance frameworks.
• Define and implement processes for resolving data quality issues such as duplication, inaccuracies, and missing values.
• Oversee the development of benchmarks and validation rules to support index production and other new product development.

Data Onboarding & Operations

• Manage onboarding of large-scale datasets from external vendors and internal sources, ensuring seamless integration into MSCI systems.
• Conduct vendor due diligence and maintain trusted relationships with data providers.
• Collaborate with product and index teams to assess the impact of corporate actions and market events on benchmark indexes.

Innovation & AI in Data

• Leverage AI techniques (e.g., ChatGPT, machine learning) to enhance data analysis, validation, and automation capabilities.
• Explore and implement emerging technologies to strengthen MSCI’s data ecosystem.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a high-performing data science and operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Partner with global stakeholders across product, technology, and operations to align on data strategy and execution.
• Drive cross-functional projects to deliver high-quality, scalable, and efficient data solutions.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Education: MBA (Finance/Business/Statistics/Equivalent); CFA or advanced certifications a plus.
• Experience: 10+ years in data governance, data operations, or financial index production with exposure to fixed income and equity markets.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.
  • Experience with AI/ML tools and their application in data quality improvement.
• Domain Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of index construction, securities data, and financial products.
  • Familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters, and market data systems.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.