Quantitative Researcher - Model Scaling

MSCI Inc.•San Francisco, CA

8d•$201,000 - $261,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Factors Research Platform and Governance team is responsible for building and modernizing the infrastructure, tooling, and frameworks that power MSCI's quantitative risk and factor model research. The team develops the systems and environments that enable researchers to iterate quickly, maintain model governance, and deliver production-quality outputs at scale.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline
Strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python
Hands-on experience with modern AI-assisted development tools and workflows, with a demonstrated ability to stay current with rapidly evolving AI capabilities and incorporate them into day-to-day work
Experience building systems and tooling that leverage AI/LLMs to augment technical workflows
Data analysis and experience with large-scale data infrastructure
Econometrics and applied statistics
Ability to work independently and drive projects from design through delivery

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of finance or risk modeling is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Designing and building modern research infrastructure that integrates AI to accelerate model development, validation, and reporting workflows
Developing tools and frameworks that allow researchers to move from high-level specifications to production-ready implementations with minimal manual overhead
Building and maintaining automated validation, testing, and governance pipelines for quantitative models
Writing production-level code to support platform development and model delivery
Supporting existing factor and risk models while evolving the platform to enable faster research iteration
Collaborating cross-functionally with research, engineering, and data teams
Presenting complex systems and methods to a broad range of audiences

Benefits

Eligible for annual bonus
Transparent compensation schemes
Comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing
Flexible working arrangements
Advanced technology
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
Access to our Learning@MSCI platform
AI Learning Center
LinkedIn Learning Pro
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
An environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection
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)