DataDesk Senior Associate Job Reference: 2026-4827 Location: Mumbai Category: Data and Operations Solution: Other Role Category: Hybrid Apply DataDesk Senior Associate Share Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI’s DataDesk team is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and governance of vendor and internal datasets that power our global indexes and analytics products. We are seeking a highly skilled team member who will work on data governance, onboarding, and validation initiatives, while driving innovation in data analysis using AI and automation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, financial markets knowledge, and leadership capability to ensure MSCI delivers world-class data quality and insights to clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

Data Governance & Quality

Ensure vendor and internal data meet MSCI’s rigorous data standards for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance frameworks.Define and implement processes for resolving data quality issues such as duplication, inaccuracies, and missing values.Oversee the development of benchmarks and validation rules to support index production and other new product development.

Data Onboarding & Operations

Manage onboarding of large-scale datasets from external vendors and internal sources, ensuring seamless integration into MSCI systems.Conduct vendor due diligence and maintain trusted relationships with data providers.Collaborate with product and index teams to assess the impact of corporate actions and market events on benchmark indexes.Innovation & AI in Data

Build and deploy agentic AI solutions to automate workflows, improve data validation, and enhance decision support across data operations.

Develop AI-enabled data quality frameworks, including anomaly detection, intelligent matching, and predictive monitoring.

Partner with Technology and Data teams to design and implement AI-driven tools that streamline vendor onboarding, accelerate data evaluation, and reduce operational friction.

Explore, prototype, and operationalize emerging AI technologies to strengthen MSCI’s data ecosystem, driving efficiency, scalability, and innovation.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Education: MBA (Finance/Business/Statistics/Equivalent); CFA or advanced certifications a plus.

Experience: 7+ years in data governance, data operations, or financial index production with exposure to fixed income and equity markets.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Power BI for data analysis and visualization.Experience building or working with agentic AI workflows, LLM-based automation, or AI-driven decision-support tools.Ability to design and prototype AI-powered data validation, anomaly detection, and process-automation solutions.Familiarity with LLM frameworks (OpenAI, LangChain, Azure OpenAI) and ability to integrate AI tools into operational workflows.Understanding of model evaluation, prompt engineering, and responsible AI practices.

Domain Knowledge:

Strong understanding of index construction, securities data, and financial products.Familiarity with Bloomberg, Reuters, and market data systems.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

Languages: English (fluent); additional regional languages a plus.

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 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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MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. 

National Pension System (NPS) 
Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) 
Provident Fund

Healthcare benefits, including:

Health, accident and life insurance  Emergency Ambulance service  Health checkup  Tele-Medicine  Inclusive Health & Wellbeing benefits

 

Daycare benefit (creche) 
Pregnancy care program 
Maternity kit
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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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Our LEED-certified Mumbai office is in the Nesco IT park, with amazing views of the Aarey forest and good connections to both public transport and the highway. As the largest MSCI office, a wide variety of teams are represented here, from Technology and Data Operations to Research, Finance, and Sales and Relationship Management. You’ll also find that we’re well-equipped with collaboration spaces, breakout zones, a cafeteria and relax rooms, as well as a gym for those looking to exercise before work. Learn more about our offices in India.

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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 our interview top tips.

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 onboarding experience.

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