Quantitative Researcher with PhD (Hungary) recruitment
ABOUT MSCI
MSCI is a leading provider of investment decision support tools, we offer a range of products and services - including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools - from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, CFRA, FEA and ISS.
For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com
POSITION OVERVIEW
MSCI is looking for exceptional individuals to join its Research Team in Budapest. Quantitative Researchers design, implement, evaluate and maintain state-of-the-art financial risk and valuation models for various asset classes and markets. The successful candidate will combine financial engineering, empirical analysis and statistical testing to calculate risk analytics for the modeled instruments.
The Research Team has excellent relationships with the academic community in Hungary and is expected to publish its newest results both in internal and in academic journals. The candidate will interact with the clients of MSCI to gain a better understanding of their needs and to explain the fundamentals of the risk models. The job offers a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the dynamics of the global financial markets.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Ph.D. or advanced degree in finance, physics, mathematics, statistics, operations research, economics or another quantitative discipline
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in designing, implementing and testing quantitative models
• Time management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects
• Strong quantitative and problem solving skills
• Deep interest in empirical research
• Critical thinking, curiosity and excellent communication skills
• Programming experience
If you want to be part of a unique culture, and have a mission to succeed, please send your CV to Nora.Foldi@msci.com
Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.