ABOUT MSCI
MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. MSCI products and services include indexes, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and ESG data and research.
The company’s flagship product offerings are: the MSCI indexes with approximately USD 8 trillion estimated to be benchmarked to them on a worldwide basis1; Barra multi-asset class factor models, portfolio risk and performance analytics; RiskMetrics multi-asset class market and credit risk analytics; IPD real estate information, indexes and analytics; MSCI ESG (environmental, social and governance) Research screening, analysis and ratings; and FEA valuation models and risk management software for the energy and commodities markets. MSCI is headquartered in New York, with research and commercial offices around the world.
1 As of September 30, 2013, as reported on January 31, 2014 by eVestment, Lipper and Bloomberg
For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com
MSCI ESG Research
Built upon the expertise of sustainability pioneers KLD, Innovest and IRRC, MSCI ESG Research is a leading source of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, screening and compliance tools to advisers, managers and asset owners worldwide. It has an industry-leading suite of products and services that support the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions. Comprised of the pioneers mentioned above, the MSCI ESG Research Business Unit has the longest history of any firm in the ESG research field.
MSCI’s clients worldwide, especially those who are signatories to the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI), are increasingly focused on ESG issues. As a growing number of asset managers are now subject to ESG-related mandates, this will shape their strategies going forward. MSCI ESG Research is committed to providing innovative tools to support our clients in this expanding market.
Position Overview:
MSCI ESG Research, part of MSCI Inc. is seeking 6-month internship candidates in Beijing to work with its local ESG Ratings team.
An ESG Ratings intern is expected to have fluent Mandarin and English skills and be interested in research on sustainability and investment themes. The intern will research information about companies’ environmental, social, and governance performance, as well as traditional financial risk, using a variety of sources.
Over the course of their internship, interns will be assigned a certain number of companies to assist senior analysts to research. Depending on their subject matter interests and background, they will also be assigned one or two major or standalone research projects, similar to the following examples:
? International regulatory developments in: chemical safety; privacy and data security; financial product design and marketing; banning of sensitive raw materials, e.g. timber, palm oil, cotton
? Comparative corporate governance standards and customs across Asia and emerging markets
? Financial industries: information gathering and benchmarking of geographic assets sensitive to climate change
? Extractives industries: information gathering and benchmarking on industry-specific data
? Retail industries: information gathering and benchmarking on private label products, raw materials usage
? This exciting role provides the opportunity to be involved in the integration of sustainability themes into investment research, particularly for fast-growing Asian companies. We are offering 4-6 month internships that commence as early as September 2014, with exact timing and length being negotiable.
Responsibilities:
? Searching for, procuring, and processing information about large publicly listed companies using multiple methods, techniques and sources, with a focus on Asian emerging markets.
? Working with many different types of information sources (i.e. lengthy annual reports, websites, quantitative data feeds, web crawlers), types of information (i.e. quantitative data, key performance indicators, prose narratives), topics or subject matters (i.e. traditional financial risk, corporate governance, and sustainability) and types of analysis (i.e. rules-based, subjective analysis, written summaries).
? Capturing and transforming raw data about companies from local language into meaningful analysis in a high standard of written English.
? Provide research support to senior analysts.
? Present research findings to the relevant teams.
? Ownership and management of one or two defined research tasks that contribute to the ESG team’s methodology development and/or information resource management.
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
? Strong background in data collection and research analysis
? Ability to multi-task and efficiently present research results to internal groups
? General awareness of current affairs in Asian emerging markets and strong interest in news and market search
? Can work under the pressure of deadlines and deliver work product on time
? Efficient team player who communicates effectives and who can also work independently without constant supervision
? Advanced degree in economic s or sustainability related field (masters or PhD) is preferred but not required
? Business fluency in another Asian language, especially Korean, is very highly valued
? Previous internship experience in the sustainability field is preferred but not required. E.g.:
o Experience in ESG Research or corporate social responsibility industries, or
o Relevant financial services experience that includes exposure to ESG investment, or
o Relevant public policy or academic or NGO experience
Applicant Eligibility:
? Fluent spoken and written English
? Must be a P.R. China passport holder
? Must be currently enrolled in a university degree or program of study for the entire duration of internship
? Must be able to commit to minimum of 3 days per week
Application Method:
? Please send your cover letter and CV in word document to cheryl.deng@msci.com
? Please indicate if you can work 3-5 days per week for 4-6 months.
? Please indicate in email subject “ESG Research intern - BJ”
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