Analytics Client Coverage Sales Specialist

MSCI • New York, NY

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About The Position

MSCI is seeking a driven and strategic analytics sales professional to deepen relationships with existing clients and pursue new business opportunities across the financial ecosystem. The role works closely with senior account managers and the Client Success team to support client satisfaction, identify growth opportunities, and execute strategic initiatives. Internal and external networking is important to identifying prospects and expanding MSCI’s footprint.

The specialist prospects for new business, helps develop expansion, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities, and collaborates with research, product, and marketing teams to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions. The role also supports and co-leads engagements with large financial institutions and applies knowledge of financial-market participants to shape sales strategies and messaging.

MSCI describes a high-performance, innovative and collaborative culture, with flexible working arrangements, learning and development resources, career mobility, and employee resource groups. The posted salary range is $125,000–$163,000 per year, with eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits are tailored to location; specific benefit plans are not enumerated.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in financial services, preferably in a client-facing sales or relationship-management role.
• Strong understanding of the financial ecosystem and the distinct needs of different client segments.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated academic or professional experience in financial markets, ideally with a quantitative or data-driven focus.
• Passion for prospecting and business development.
• Competitive yet collaborative mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude and a high degree of ownership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Drive to deliver results for clients, colleagues, and shareholders.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• CFA or FRM designation.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new business through targeted outreach, networking, and market research.
• Partner with the Client Success team to identify and execute expansion, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal research, product, and marketing teams to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Network externally to stay informed about market trends and client challenges.
• Work with senior account managers to support and co-lead engagements with large financial institutions.
• Use knowledge of financial-market participants to tailor sales strategies and messaging.
• Maintain and grow existing client relationships through proactive engagement and strategic planning.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive employee benefits tailored to location.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to MSCI’s Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center, LinkedIn Learning Pro, and tailored learning opportunities.
• Professional growth and development through career paths, internal mobility, and expanded roles.
• Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior