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About MSCI
MSCI is a US-based provider of investment decision support tools, including equity indexes, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and ESG research used by institutional investors worldwide.
MSCI currently has
16 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$126,500–$196,000
across 16 roles with salary data.
The Machine Learning Researcher will join the Research & Development team within the newly established Machine Learning Center of Excellence. This role focuses on developing machine learning models that power investment tools for institutional clients. The researcher will conduct research integrating financial theory with deep learning and reinforcement learning to support systematic strategies, portfolio construction, and valuation models. Key responsibilities include designing models to convert AI-extracted signals from text, documents, and client telemetry into investment insights while contributing to research innovation and publishing. Candidates must possess a PhD in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or Operations Research. Required skills include expert programming, a strong interest in quantitative finance, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and business stakeholders.
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