MSCI Hiring for ESG Research Intern at Seoul, South Korea Full Time

Your key responsibilities• Searching for, procuring, and processing unstructured data using multiple methods, techniques and sources, with a focus on Asian markets. • Helping senior analysts to conduct deep dive analysis using Python • Working with many different types of information sources (i.e., lengthy annual reports, websites, quantitative data feeds, web crawlers), and topics of subject matters (i.e., traditional financial risk, corporate governance, and sustainability) and types of analysis (i.e., rule-based, subjective analysis, written summaries) • Capturing and transforming raw data about companies from local language into meaningful data in a high standard of written English • Provide research support to senior analysts. • Present research finding to 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 managementSpecific knowledge and skills• Strong background in data cleaning and research analysis • Proficiency in Python (i.e., Python or Excel) is a mustDesired experience• Previous internship experience in sustainability field is preferred but not required. E.g.: • Relevant public policy or academic or NGO experience, or • Experience in ESG research or relevant industries, or • Relevant financial services experience that includes exposure to ESG investment • Candidates must be based in Seoul• Desired qualifications• 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 • Efficient team player who communicates effectively and who can also work independently without constant supervisionAbout MSCIAt MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry. 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.To learn about life at MSCI visit careers.msci.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Glassdoor or join our Talent Community.To all recruitment agenciesMSCI 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 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 [email protected] 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.Note on recruitment scams We are aware of recruitment scams where fraudsters impersonating MSCI personnel may try and elicit personal information from job seekers. Read our full note on our careers site.