Corporate Actions- Contractor

**Position Overview**

MSCI Equity Indexes are maintained with the objective of reflecting the evolution of the underlying equity markets on a timely basis.

The Corporate Events Team manages the ongoing corporate action-related changes to the indexes resulting from M&As, spin-offs, bankruptcies, reorganizations and other corporate actions (e.g. stock splits, rights offerings, dividends, etc.) that can affect many aspects of an index and its constituents.

Depending on the nature of the corporate action there may be changes in index memberships, weights, size, style and industry classifications.

The team is responsible for timely identification, review and implementation of corporate action related changes in order to facilitate appropriate maintenance of the Equity Indexes.

**Scope of Responsibility**
- Check the news, monitor corporate actions and markets, ensure accurate interpretation and timely implementation of such corporate action related changes to the MSCI Indexes for equity markets of several countries.
- Propose and present appropriate corporate action implementation and recommendation to decision-making Committees
- Ensure that the corporate actions are properly implemented in the calculation of the indexes and are reflected in MSCI Equity products
- Responsible to handle MSCI client queries related to corporate actions and Equity Benchmark methodology
- Participate in and initiate projects related to the corporate events function.

**Specific Knowledge/Skills**

Strong interest in Finance, work experience in finance and capital markets preferred

**Desired Experience**
- Excellent communication skills in English. Another language would be an asset
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills coupled with good logical aptitude
- Ability to effectively work with diverse cultures in a global team; sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural norms/styles
- Highly motivated, dynamic, quick learner, hardworking and eager to succeed
- Attention to detail is critical
- Independent worker as well as good team player with a strong sense of ownership
- Flexible in working hours

**Desired Qualifications**
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance, Economics or Mathematics

(Including equivalents of CA, CFA, FRM, MMS, MBA)

**About MSCI and our teams**

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.

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