Position Overview

At MSCI we leverage the latest technology and data to drive product development and come up with new and innovative ways to transform the global investment community. With an emphasis focus on your development, our internship provides the opportunity to develop your skills and learn about our clients and products. As you gain exposure to our Technology and Data businesses you’ll be continually learning and will be well connected to our senior leaders.

Join our Technology Internship and we can shape the future of our business, together.

Your internship begins with a ‘OneMSCI Orientation’ which gives you a perfect foundation for the summer ahead as you learn about our culture, values and business model. Your learning continues ‘on-the-desk’ as you work with a team of engineers to design, build, test and deploy the next generation solutions for the financial sector. Working through real-time projects you will experience how every team plays a role in meeting our clients’ goals. You will have a network of talented and approachable colleagues who will support and guide you through every stage of the program.

Scope of Responsibility

Engineers work as part of a team to solve problems and build innovative software solutions. Responsibilities vary depending on the team you are working with. We have opportunities available in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Engineering (front-end or back-end), Data Technology, Artificial Intelligence, or Security. A proportion of your time will be spent on projects within your direct team whilst you will also have opportunities to learn about the breadth of our technology business. If you don’t know which area you are interested in at this stage, please don’t be deterred from applying – we can discuss options during the selection process.

Specific Knowledge/Skills

We want bright, curious, passionate people who enjoy being challenged by complex problems. We look for more than just excellent academic achievements. You should be keen to learn, develop your technical skills and be open to exploring all the experiences and career opportunities available at MSCI.

Desired Qualifications

Required: Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science or related field and due to graduate in 2022 or 2023.
Required: Proficient in time management and completing software projects within a collaborative team environment.
Required: One year of programming experience in an object-oriented language.
Desirable: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.

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.

At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.

To learn more about life at MSCI please visit https://careers.msci.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Glassdoor.

To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. 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 pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.