VP Talent Acquisition Specialist

MSCI • New York, NY

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About The Position

MSCI’s Talent Acquisition team partners with the business to hire across Technology, Research, Product Management, Client Coverage, and Corporate Functions. The Vice President owns a portfolio of searches end to end and advises senior hiring managers on defining, assessing, and selecting talent. The role operates as a 360 recruiter for assigned requisitions, including market mapping, direct engagement with passive candidates, and management of the process through offer, with support from the Sourcing team on high-volume and hard-to-fill mandates. The role emphasizes a positive recruiting experience for hiring managers, candidates, and HR colleagues.

MSCI offers a salary range of $128,000–$162,000 per year, plus eligibility for an annual bonus. The company describes comprehensive employee benefits tailored to location, flexible working arrangements, collaborative workspaces, learning and career development opportunities, and an inclusive culture supported by Employee Resource Groups.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of full-lifecycle recruitment experience, in-house or in a search firm, with a track record of hiring across more than one function.
• Demonstrated success as a 360 recruiter, including sourcing pipelines rather than relying solely on inbound candidates.
• Recruiting experience in financial services, fintech, data, or technology environments.
• Ability to influence and advise senior hiring managers, including Managing Director and Executive Director level.
• Proficiency with Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter, market mapping, and direct passive-candidate engagement.
• Service orientation and focus on the experience of hiring managers, candidates, and HR partners.
• Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and managing concurrent searches across time zones.
• Ability to use funnel metrics and market data to set expectations and inform decisions.
• Experience with modern ATS and CRM platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, or equivalent) from an accredited four-year college, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in applying AI tools to recruiting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own full-lifecycle recruitment for junior to senior roles across multiple functions and business units, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Operate as a 360 recruiter on assigned searches through self-sourcing, direct outreach, and pipeline building, while partnering with the Sourcing team to expand reach and accelerate time to slate.
• Run structured intake sessions to align hiring managers on scorecards, target profiles, market realities, and interview design before searches open.
• Build and maintain competitive talent maps and market intelligence, and proactively share insights with business and HR leaders.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and professional communication of outcomes.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Compensation colleagues on offer construction, internal equity, leveling, and immigration considerations.
• Manage offers, including negotiation, closing strategy, and pre-boarding handoff.
• Maintain accurate, timely ATS data and report pipeline health, funnel metrics, and search progress to stakeholders.
• Champion MSCI’s employer brand through outreach, events, and content, and contribute to inclusive hiring practices.
• Coach and mentor junior recruiters and sourcers, and contribute to improvements in TA processes, tools, and AI-enabled workflows.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive employee benefits tailored to location, supporting financial security, health, and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Collaborative workspaces and advanced technology.
• Global Orientation program.
• Access to Learning@MSCI, 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 supporting inclusion, belonging, and connection.

What This Job Offers

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