Hungary Job Openings
MSCI Inc
Portfolio Optimization Researcher
Budapest
FULL TIME
November 14, 2024
Research
Use your eye for actionable insights to help clients identify and manage emerging risks and opportunities.Analytics
Shape our industry with powerful analyticsDo you want to help modernize risk and portfolio management for investors?
Whether you’re working with hedge funds, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds or the companies that manage your pension plans, the problems you help solve in Analytics will have a real impact, and your ideas will be embedded in investment ecosystems around the globe.
Your Team Responsibilities
MSCI is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Portfolio Optimization Research team in Budapest, Hungary. Along with an internal developer group the team works on the company’s Open Optimizer, a software package specifically designed for solving mathematical optimization problems that portfolio managers and other professionals face during the process of portfolio construction. The research team is responsible for transforming the user input into a mathematical model as well as designing, implementing and enhancing the heuristics used for handling more complex problems.Your Key Responsibilities
- Work on enhancing existing mathematical models,
- Design and implement new algorithms to handle important client use cases,
- Be involved in the support of internal and external clients and prospects, and
- Collaborate with other stakeholders on all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
- Strong quantitative, programming and problem solving skills;
- An advanced degree in mathematics or similar field, ideally with prior exposure to operations research;
- Prior professional development experience working with an object-oriented language (preferably C/C++), ideally in a quantitative field,
- Good communication skills and have a desire to learn new tools and technologies.
- Relevant experience with mathematical solvers (e.g. Gurobi, Mosek) is a plus, as well as familiarity with Python and version control software (e.g. Git).
About MSCI
What we offer you- 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, Linked In 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.
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.
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 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 Disability.Assistance@msci.com 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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Benefits
MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. You are entitled to an extensive range of core benefits along with a range of cafeteria benefits.
Core benefits:
- Life, Accident and Healthcare Insurance Package
- Voluntary Pension Fund contribution
- Short-term Disability/Sickness benefit
- Yearly medical screenings in private healthcare
- Paternity leave
- Glasses contribution
- Széchenyi Recreation Card/SZÉP Card
- Gift Card
- Commuting Allowance
- Voluntary healthcare fund contribution
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Voluntary pension fund contribution
Development opportunities
Guided by your manager, our learning and development opportunities empower you to perform at your best, make and impact and shape your career.
Career paths are multidirectional and we believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With access to Linked In Learning Pro and our bespoke Learning@MSCI platform, you can easily customize and tailor your learning journey to accelerate your career.
Budapest
Kassák Lajos utca 19-25
1134 Budapest
Hungary
Our Budapest office, located in the XIIIth district of the city, occupies the top three floors of the first LEED-Platinum-certified building in Hungary. As MSCI’s second-largest office, a wide variety of teams and functions are represented here, and each Wednesday we host in-person and hybrid events to nurture inter-departmental relationships. You’ll also find a wide variety of collaboration spaces, private rooms for 1:1s, relax rooms to help you recharge and showers for colleagues who like to exercise before work.
Recruitment Processs
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1Apply online
First, click Apply and upload a CV that shows us the skills and passion you could bring to this role, as well as your contact details so we can reach out to you.
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2Talk to our recruiter
If you look like a good match, our recruiters will arrange a chat where we’ll ask about your motivations, experience, and background, and where you can ask us anything you want to know about working at MSCI.
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3Interview with our team
If you like what you hear, and we think you have what we need, then it’s time to interview with your future team, either virtually or in the office. These interviews will give you a clear insight into the team and the day-to-day responsibilities of the role.
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4Make your decision
If you’re successful, we’ll make you an offer and give you any further information you need to help you make your decision. If the answer is yes, it’s time for some background checks, and then we’ll welcome you on board!
RESEARCH
Portfolio Optimization Researcher
Job Reference:
2024-2041
Location:
Budapest
Category:
Research
Solution:
Analytics
Job Level:
Senior Associate
Job Type:
Full-Time
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