Quantitative Researcher

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    "description": "<h2>Your Team Responsibilities</h2>\n<p>MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Model Validation team in Budapest. The team carries out applied research and acts as a key internal client of MSCI analytics, supporting the go-to-market of new analytical models and advising clients on the most effective modeling choices for their specific investment problems.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The team is responsible for understanding MSCI analytics inside and out, from both a conceptual and a practical perspective. To do this, the team critically evaluates the models and applies them to real-world investment problems. The team plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of models, driving  product strategy, and supporting sales of new models. 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All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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 [email protected] 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong></p>\n<p>MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Note on recruitment scams</strong></p>\n<p>We are aware of recruitment scams where fraudsters impersonating MSCI personnel may try and elicit personal information from job seekers. Read our full note on careers.msci.com</p>",
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