Sustainable Finance Policy Research Intern

The Sustainable Finance Research Intern will support methodology development and MSCI’s thought leadership on sustainable finance, with a focus on EU sustainable finance regulatory solutions. The team develops methodologies for key EU sustainable finance regulations, including the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the EU Taxonomy, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). The team also supports the tailoring of ESG and climate solutions to meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

In this role, you will support financial market participants in meeting sustainable finance regulatory requirements and contribute to the team's research and analysis in a regulated environment. You will work closely with colleagues across MSCI, including Research, Client Sales & Service, Marketing, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Product Management.

Working closely with senior members of the team, you will:

• Analyze EU sustainable finance topics and regulations.
• Track key sustainable finance frameworks, including SFDR and the EU Taxonomy, to support MSCI ESG Research in developing aligned solutions.
• Contribute to ensuring our reporting solutions and products are aligned with regulatory requirements.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Law.
• Knowledge of key EU sustainability regulations and reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with the financial sector; knowledge of ESG data is an advantage.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets in Microsoft Excel.
• Python programming skills are an advantage.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Fluency in English.

What we offer you

• 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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