MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual to join the equity investment research team. The team creates new equity analytic models by combining statistical modeling expertise with a deep understanding of investment problems.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conduct equity factor research that integrates financial theory with statistical rigor
- Deliver research that powers new equity analytics products
- Contribute to thought leadership through research innovation and publishing
- Collaborate with product, technology, and sales teams
- Present complex systems and methods to a broad range of audiences
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
We're looking for a highly motivated individual with strong quantitative, programming, and problem-solving skills, and a deep interest in financial modeling.
Specifically:
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in finance, physics, mathematics, statistics, operations research, economics, or another quantitative discipline
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python
- Solid foundation in econometrics and applied statistics
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools in day-to-day work
- Ability to work independently and drive projects from design through delivery
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 integral 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
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Benefits
MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family.
Healthcare benefits, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental healthplan
- Vision healthplan
Financial Wellbeing benefits, including:
- Short-Term Saving Fund (Fondo de Ahorro)
- Savings Bank (Caja de Ahorro)
- Pansion Plan contribution
Development opportunities
At MSCI career paths are multi-directional, and we believe that new and challenging experiences drive both professional growth and business success.
Everyone here is responsible for leading their own development and we’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Whether that means deepening your expertise, moving across teams, or stepping into leadership, you’ll have access to internal mobility, learning and skills development, stretch opportunities and mentoring.
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Equus Torre Norte
Av. Ricardo Margain #444, Piso 8
Colonia Valle del Campestre
San Pedro Garza García, NL
C.P. 66268 Monterrey
Mexico
Our Monterrey office is next to the Arboleda District, close to the city center, with an amazing view of the Chipinque and Cerro de la Silla mountains. Almost all our functions are represented here, with the Sales and Relationship Management, Technology and Data Operations teams having the largest presence. Our local employee-led committees hold regular social activities for everyone, and you’ll also benefit from a variety of collaboration spaces, wellness rooms, a cafeteria and free parking. .
Recruitment process
Apply online
First, click Apply and upload a CV that shows us the skills and passion you could bring to this role, as well as your contact details so we can reach out to you.
Talk to our recruiter
If you look like a good match, our recruiters will arrange a chat where we’ll ask about your motivations, experience, and background, and where you can ask us anything you want to know about working at MSCI.
Interview with our team
If you like what you hear, and we think you have what we need, then it’s time to interview with your future team, either virtually or in the office. These interviews will give you a clear insight into the team and the day-to-day responsibilities of the role. Read .
Make your decision
If you’re successful, we’ll make you an offer and give you any further information you need to help you make your decision. If the answer is yes, it’s time for some background checks, and then we’ll welcome you on board. Learn more about our .
Quantitative Researcher
Job Reference:
2026-5657
Location:
Monterrey
Category:
Research
Solution:
Analytics
Job Level:
Senior Associate
Job Type:
Full-Time
Role Category:
Hybrid
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