Data Scientist

MSCI is looking for a Data Scientist to join our Datadesk team in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Datadesk is the go-to team for all data requirements and new vendor data on-boardings across MSCI's business units. As part of this centralized team, you'll be proficient in handling a diverse range of datasets, including Equity, Fixed Income, Crypto, Pharma, Thematic, ESG, and Private. We also manage the askData service, participate in the integration of recently acquired companies, and are early adopters of new technologies like AI, Cloud, and DSP.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Python and frameworks like pandas, numpy, and dask to process, aggregate, and manipulate large financial datasets.
• Apply statistical modeling and AI techniques to improve data processing, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for AI adoption in data processing, analytics, and decision-making.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across different sources.
• Create presentations and reports that effectively communicate data findings to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Your Skills and Experience That Will Help You Excel

• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology, and/or Finance.
• Proficiency in Python and its various frameworks like pandas, numpy, and dask.
• Good knowledge in statistics as well as statistical modeling for aggregating big datasets, resampling data, and explaining data.
• Data Visualization Frameworks like Power BI, Streamlit, or any other Python Frontend framework is a plus.
• Strong interest in Finance with work experience in finance and/or capital markets.
• Experience dealing with providers of financial data products (MSCI, Refinitiv, ICE, S&P, Factset etc.) preferred.
• Good communication skills (written and oral) and proficiency in creating presentations.
• You are an independent worker who can drive certain parts of the work with minimal oversight.