corporate governance senior Associate (data science specialist)MSCI

Your team responsibilities
The Corporate Governance (CG) Content team is part of MSCI's ESG business. Members of this team are involved in the assessment of Corporate Governance data collected and profiled for companies covered by MSCI to ensure that it meets MSCI's standards for quality, timeliness as well as adherence to the MSCI CG Methodology.
Members of the team should have a strong interest in ESG data research and analysis with a core focus on Corporate Governance. CG Content team members are also expected to collaborate and engage with ESG Research and Product teams on strategic improvements regarding data analysis, data quality and methodology.
What we will offer you:
At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business. While our benefits plans vary in availability in our different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as a MSCI employee. Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and well-being and contribute to your financial security.
A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization's leaders to support them.
An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.
Your key responsibilities
You will be responsible for helping maintain the quality of business involvement data for companies within the ESG Corporate Governance coverage universe by helping create, perform and maintain systematic QA checks, and automating and visualizing data.
Investigate and support the development of contextual anomaly detection models and other data science-based checks through escalation of edge cases and investigation of data quality issues
Lead and provide support on enhancement projects, including but not limited to, automation and workflow streamlining projects
Develop business understanding of data and data metrics to quantify coverage, quality and stability for existing or new data
Coordinate and accelerate the handling of data requests within ESG Screening team to IT and Data Science teams
Other mandate includes applying data science techniques for data quality assurance and control, automation of data diagnostics, feasibility study for implementing system infrastructure projects, specifications development, testing, etc.
Participate in projects related to ESG quality and data transformation initiatives.
Perform other tasks as deemed by the business
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer/Programming Science, or equivalent with a strong proven background in the creation and maintenance of QA processes and Notebook interface (computational notebook)
Proficiency in programming languages, preferably Python, SQL, and R
At least 5 years of working experience in data quality assurance, data processing, big data analytics and visualization tools
Experience with data quality assurance procedures
Knowledge in reading and analyzing company disclosures, such as annual reports and sustainability reports is an advantage.
Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a collaborative global team environment
Experience working in the ESG industry is preferred
How we'll support you
Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team
Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development
Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development
Transparent performance-based compensation schemes
Employee Resource Groups: MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women's Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities, Hola! MSCI and Climate Action Group.
About MSCI and our teams
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.
Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.
At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.
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MSCI

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time