Data Lifecycle Lead

Your team responsibilities

We are looking for a sharp, energetic and organized Data Lifecycle Manager to join the Climate Risk Center team in Zurich. Are you looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity to shape the future of climate-related financial reporting? Are you passionate about improving organizational efficiency through rigorous definition of business processes and implementation of effective data management practices? Then this might be a great opportunity for you!

What we will offer you: Depending on your location of your role, you can expect…

• Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions
• A wide range of benefits including – healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) – cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts
• A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization’s leaders to support them.
• An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
• A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

• Take charge of critical data-based business processes
• Develop and initiate data science practices for researchers developing models and climate data
• Maintain an overview of how our data is sourced, utilized, and distributed, responsible for data governance practices
• Enable researchers to create content for clients through power bi and other data visualization platforms
• Work as a liaison between the Climate Risk Center and MSCI’s in-house development team
• Work closely with domain experts in climate and finance, data scientists and software engineers
• Communicate complex topics to internal and external stakeholders
• Anticipate problems/opportunities and adapt to new challenges
• Define data flows and data processes.
• Managing a small team

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• 4 years + of experience as a business/data analyst or project manager
• Experience in taking ownership of complex business processes
• Knowledge or experience in data management including data governance, metadata management, data dictionary, data lineage, data quality management, data modelling
• Experience in stakeholder management
• Fast learner and strong logical thinker
• Flexible to adapt to new challenges
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and geographically distributed team
• Self-motivated, pro-active and demonstrating an exceptional drive towards delivery
• Experience in Python, experience with the data lake technology is a plus

How we’ll support you

• Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team
• Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development
• Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development
• Transparent performance-based compensation schemes
• Employee Resource Groups such as MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women’s Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities and Climate Action Groups.

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.

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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.