Your Team Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated student or recent graduate to join our Time Series Data Operations team as an intern. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial data operations, where you will support the production, validation, and delivery of high-quality data across fixed income, derivatives, exchange-traded products, and equity analytics.

Working alongside experienced professionals in a globally distributed team, you will gain exposure to MSCIs data production processes, learn about financial markets, and develop practical skills in data analysis, quality assurance, and AI-assisted workflows. This is an excellent opportunity to build foundational knowledge in financial services while contributing meaningfully to real-world projects.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage students from all academic backgrounds to apply.

Your Key Responsibilities

Data Production & Quality Support

• Assist with daily data production workflows across multiple asset classes, including fixed income curves, futures, derivatives, and equity analytics.
• Perform quality assurance checks on incoming vendor data and internally generated analytics under supervision.
• Help investigate data quality issues such as pricing discrepancies, missing data, and analytical outliers.
• Support maintenance of production monitoring tools, dashboards, and sign-off processes.

Learning & Development

• Gain hands-on experience with Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
• Learn to use financial market data tools such as Bloomberg, LSEG (Refinitiv), and ICE.
• Explore AI-assisted tools for documentation, triage, and code generation as part of the teams innovation initiatives.
• Develop an understanding of fixed income instruments, derivatives, and equity analytics through practical work.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with team members across Budapest, Monterrey, Mexico City, Manila, and Norman in a collaborative, multi-time-zone environment.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to team documentation, knowledge bases, and training materials.
• Assist with client inquiries through Salesforce case research and response preparation under guidance.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Required

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
• Interest in financial markets and eagerness to learn about market data and analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general comfort with data analysis.
• Strong professional English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take initiative on assigned tasks.

Nice to Have

• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages (or willingness to learn).
• Coursework or projects involving financial instruments, data analysis, or quantitative methods.
• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) in an academic context.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies or project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with financial data platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar market data vendors.
• Interest in process automation, data engineering, or AI applications in finance.

Research shows that some candidates may not apply for roles unless they meet every listed qualification. If this internship excites you and you have relevant coursework or experience, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right fit even if your background doesnt match every bullet point.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• 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.

• 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 Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision to power better decisions. Youll 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 Disability.Assistance@msci.com 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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