Indexed Investments and Solutions

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MSCI is seeking an Indexed Investments & Solutions Specialist in Zürich to join the OneMSCI Client Coverage team on-site full time, focused on the DACH region. You will promote MSCI linked ETFs, illuminate index-based investing across equities, fixed income, ESG, factors and multi-asset strategies, and partner with research, strategy, product and sales to deliver practical investment insights to wealth managers, private banks and asset managers. The ideal candidate has seven-plus years in asset management or a related field, deep capital markets knowledge, and proven comfort engaging senior investment professionals in English and German and/or French. Strong communication, collaboration across global teams, and client-focused storytelling are essential; programming skills and AI tool familiarity are advantages.

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI’s Indexed Investments & Solutions team is part of our OneMSCI Client Coverage organization. We work with some of the world's largest and most sophisticated investors, helping them navigate the evolving investment landscape through MSCI-linked investment solutions.

Our team connects clients to MSCI’s index capabilities, market insights and investment expertise across equities, fixed income, factors, sustainability and climate, thematic and multi-asset solutions. We also contribute to the development of new investment ideas, combining research, data and innovation to support the evolving needs of investors.

As an Indexed Investments & Solutions Specialist, you will partner closely with wealth managers, private banks and asset managers across the DACH region. Acting as a trusted investment specialist, you will engage with CIOs, portfolio managers, fund selectors and portfolio construction teams to help them better understand MSCI-linked investment solutions and the role they can play within portfolios.

This is a highly visible role that combines client engagement, investment expertise and collaboration across MSCI’s global research, strategy, product and sales teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Promote MSCI-linked ETFs and support the adoption of index-based investment approaches across the DACH region.
• Build and strengthen relationships with wealth managers, private banks and asset managers.
• Act as an investment specialist, engaging clients on portfolio construction, market themes and investment implementation.
• Explain and prototype index-based investment approaches across equities, fixed income, ESG, factors and multi-asset strategies.
• Partner with research, strategy, product and sales teams to deliver consistent investment insights and client engagement.
• Contribute to investment thought leadership and thematic content shared across regions.
• Support client discussions through market insights, use cases and client feedback.
• Advance the OneMSCI agenda by leveraging expertise across indexes, analytics, data and portfolio implementation capabilities.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Minimum seven years of experience within asset management, private banking or a related investment-focused environment.
• Experience in portfolio management, fund selection, investment strategy, portfolio construction or a similar investment role.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio implementation and index-based investing, including ETFs and mutual funds.
• Knowledge of equity, fixed income, factor, sustainability and climate, thematic and multi-asset investment approaches.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior investment professionals and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate investment insights into client-focused discussions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Existing relationships within the Swiss wealth management or private banking community are advantageous.
• Programming knowledge (Python, VBA or SQL) is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and German and/or French.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• 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@MSCI 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.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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 parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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