Intern – Data Transformation

Your Team Responsibilities

Data Intern – Portfolio Data & Analytics

Location: MSCI NYC office

Team: Data & Operations

Time commitment: 15–20 hours per week, in-person

Duration: 6 months, semester-based

About the Role

MSCI’s Data organization sources, transforms,certifiesand distributes the data behind MSCI’s indexes, analytics,sustainabilityand private-assets products. As a large, global function with a broad portfolio of initiatives, it depends on disciplined operations, reliablereportingand clear communication.

As an intern, you will work directly with the Data Transformation Officer.You’llmaintainaccurateoperational records, produce the reporting leadership relies on, and prepare materials that support decision-making, leadership meetings and townhalls. This is a business role within a data organization: the focus is on operations and analysis rather than building datasets;accuracy and attention to detail arestillessential.

Your Key Ressponsibilities

• Reporting, analysis and automation: Produce recurring reporting for the Data Transformation Officer and Chief Data Officer, investigate discrepancies and inefficiencies, and automate manual steps using scripting and AI tools.Keep a single, current source of leadership information and priorities, and document recurring processes so they can be handed over easily.

• Townhalls, forums and communication: Coordinate townhalls and leadership forums, speakerpreparationand follow-up actions, and develop the presentation materials used in them.Ensure consistent messaging across forums,meetingsand internal publications.

• Decision-making materials: Draft briefing notes, options papers and executive summaries that set out the facts, trade-offs andrecommendations, and support quick-turnaround analysis for senior leadership.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in business, economics, finance, management, informationsystemsor a related field

• Strong Excel and data modeling skills, with hands-on experience using AI tools

• Strongcommunicationand writing skills, with the ability to translate complex input into clear, concise materials, interest inbranding and corporate messaging

• Demonstratedorganizational skills, reliablefollow-throughand the ability to manage competing priorities

• Ability to work in person at our headquarters for 15–20 hours per week

Youdon’tneed to be in the final year of your studies. What matters most is strong organization, clear communication, curiosity when somethingdoesn’tadd up, and a commitment to high-quality work.

What You’ll Gain

• A close view of how a large, global data organization operates

• Direct mentorship from the Data Transformation Officer

• Exposure to senior leadership and the materials that support their decisions

• Experience across multiple areas of MSCI’s Data organization

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Salary range: $35/hour

• 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.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including 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.

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.

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.

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.

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ID 2026-6071

Category Data and Operations

Position Type Part-Time

Location US-NY-New York

Role Category Local Office flex