MSCI Barra Sr Research Associate

Status Full Time, EmployeeLocation Berkeley, CA 94704City Position is Located Berkeley Job Category Accounting/Finance/InsuranceEducation Bachelor's DegreeReference Code PCK505-200894 Position Category: ResearchPosition Title: MSCI Barra Sr Research AssociateJob Level: Senior AssociateLocation: USA - CA - BerkeleyEducation Required: Bachelors DegreePosition Description:MSCI BarraPosition DescriptionQuantitative Research PositionCompany OverviewMSCI Barra is the world’s leading provider of risk management analytics, global indices and benchmark-related products and services to investors worldwide. Domestic and international asset managers (long only, hedge funds, etc), broker-dealers, pension funds and consultants utilize our products extensively. For over 35 years, MSCI Barra has been tracking the world's markets and delivering innovative financial risk management solutions and indices that combine advanced technology, superior analytics, research, models and proprietary data to empower investment professionals to make strategic decisions. The products span all asset classes including equity, fixed income, credit and derivatives. Our years of experience, together with an extensive product line and a dedicated staff of over 650 in offices around the globe contribute to MSCI Barra’s dominant market position in the investment community. MSCI Barra has its headquarters in New York and conducts business worldwide with offices in Berkeley, Cape Town, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Milan, Mumbai, Paris, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo. See www.mscibarra.com for more information.Position OverviewMSCI Barra is looking for an exceptional individual to join its Research Team, which develops state-of-the-art financial risk and valuation models that are essential to the investment process. Based in Berkeley CA, quantitative researchers design, implement, evaluate, maintain, and apply quantitative models of securities and markets. MSCI Barra Research combines financial engineering, empirical analysis and statistical testing.Skills Required:Candidate QualificationsThe successful candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong quantitative and problem solving skills as well as a deep interest in empirical research. Critical thinking, curiosity and excellent communication skills are essential. A background in finance and/or 2~3 years experience in financial industry is desirable. Programming experience is a plus. Experience in dealing with large data set is desirable.Other qualifications include:• Ph.D. degree in finance, statistics, physics, mathematics, operations research, economics, engineering or another quantitative discipline• Ability to work independently and as part of a team• Experience designing, implementing and testing quantitative models• Time management skills including the ability to handle multiple projectsPlease send resume to: careertrack@mscibarra.com with reference code “Aanlytics08” in email subject line.. It is the policy of Morgan Stanley to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legallyprotected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.