Machine Learning Researcher at MSCI Inc. in San Francisco, CA

Summary: MSCI Inc. is establishing a Machine Learning Center of Excellence within their Research & Development team to develop machine learning models for investment tools aimed at institutional clients. They are seeking exceptional early-career researchers with recent PhDs to apply advanced machine learning techniques to financial strategies and models.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct research using machine learning methodologies that integrate financial theory with deep learning and reinforcement learning
- Design and develop models that convert AI-extracted signals from text, documents, and client telemetry into investment insights
- Deliver research powering new products across MSCI's product lines
- Contribute to thought leadership through research innovation and publishing
- Collaborate with product, technology, and sales teams

Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, or related quantitative field from a top institution
- Strong interest in quantitative finance
- Expert programming skills
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
- Publication record in machine learning or quantitative finance

Required Skills: Machine learning, Deep learning, Reinforcement learning, Quantitative finance, Programming, Research publication

Benefits: Eligible for annual bonus, Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing., Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces., 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., Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development., Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles., 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., Reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities