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MSCI Private Assets is seeking a Research Analyst & Content Writer to join its Research & Development team. This is a hybrid research and writing role for someone who combines strong quantitative and analytical capability with excellence in financial writing and the ability to communicate complex investment insights clearly and accurately. Embedded within the R&D team, the Content Researcher acts as the analytical bridge between MSCI's underlying research and the content delivered to clients and the market.
The person in this role owns the content function end-to-end: they interact with MSCI’s private asset data across private equity, private credit, private real assets and related closed-end structures; draft and refine commentary; and maintain the technical integrity of the published output. This is not an editorial or marketing-content role. It requires someone comfortable working directly with quantitative data and research methodologies, capable of reproducing and interrogating analysis, and possessing the judgment to identify when conclusions require additional evidentiary support.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Query MSCI private assets databases and generate original analyses and develop data insights relevant to clients, using AI in supervised form, working closely with the Private Assets R&D team and other subject-matter experts for methodology guidance and data validation.
- Create clear, accurate charts and data visualizations that communicate analytical findings to clients and the market and adhere to MSCI standards.
- Draft commentary on charts, data findings, and market trends (leveraging AI), translating quantitative analysis into clear written insights without losing precision or nuance; refine for accuracy, tone, and adherence to MSCI voice and standards.
- Provide technical and analytical review of additional Private Assets content, including content produced by Product and Marketing, external writers, and AI tools, validating factual accuracy and consistency with MSCI data and methodologies.
- Contribute to MSCI’s recurring publications of data-driven market insights, including original content and refreshed analyses that reflect current data and market conditions; coordinate related deliverables from the broader R&D team.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications while maintaining clear accountability for the technical and methodological integrity of R&D-supported content.
- Help establish scalable quality-control approaches as the volume of research and AI-assisted content increases.
- Manage recurring publication commitments and multiple workstreams to agreed deadlines while maintaining high standards of analytical and editorial quality.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP YOU EXCEL
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate datasets, reproduce analysis, and critically assess whether conclusions are supported by the underlying data, along with the intellectual curiosity and confidence to challenge assumptions.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and investment concepts; knowledge of private assets/private markets is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to explain sophisticated financial and quantitative concepts clearly and precisely.
- Strong charting and data-visualization skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and accurately.
- Experience working with financial or investment data and producing research, commentary, or other analytically driven content.
- Ability to work effectively with academically minded researchers as well as Marketing, Product, and other commercial stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and commitment to factual and methodological accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver against recurring publication deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience reviewing AI-generated content, or an understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with AI-assisted research and content production, would be advantageous.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, or another quantitatively oriented discipline; advanced degree advantageous.
- Relevant experience in investment research, financial analysis, economics, quantitative research, or research-led financial writing.
- Experience within financial services, asset management, investment research, or financial-data businesses strongly preferred.
- Private assets/private markets experience would be particularly valuable.
- Strong proficiency with Excel and analytical tools, including charting and data-visualization tools; experience working with research databases and/or statistical tools would be advantageous.
- Prior financial-writing experience is desirable but analytical capability and the ability to validate quantitative research are the critical requirements.
ABOUT MSCI: WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Salary range: $151,000 - $196,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
- 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, AI Learning Center, LinkedIn 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.
At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
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 careers.msci.com.
INTRODUCTION
MSCI Private Assets is seeking a Research Analyst & Content Writer to join its Research & Development team. This is a hybrid research and writing role for someone who combines strong quantitative and analytical capability with excellence in financial writing and the ability to communicate complex investment insights clearly and accurately. Embedded within the R&D team, the Content Researcher acts as the analytical bridge between MSCI's underlying research and the content delivered to clients and the market.
The person in this role owns the content function end-to-end: they interact with MSCI’s private asset data across private equity, private credit, private real assets and related closed-end structures; draft and refine commentary; and maintain the technical integrity of the published output. This is not an editorial or marketing-content role. It requires someone comfortable working directly with quantitative data and research methodologies, capable of reproducing and interrogating analysis, and possessing the judgment to identify when conclusions require additional evidentiary support.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Query MSCI private assets databases and generate original analyses and develop data insights relevant to clients, using AI in supervised form, working closely with the Private Assets R&D team and other subject-matter experts for methodology guidance and data validation.
- Create clear, accurate charts and data visualizations that communicate analytical findings to clients and the market and adhere to MSCI standards.
- Draft commentary on charts, data findings, and market trends (leveraging AI), translating quantitative analysis into clear written insights without losing precision or nuance; refine for accuracy, tone, and adherence to MSCI voice and standards.
- Provide technical and analytical review of additional Private Assets content, including content produced by Product and Marketing, external writers, and AI tools, validating factual accuracy and consistency with MSCI data and methodologies.
- Contribute to MSCI’s recurring publications of data-driven market insights, including original content and refreshed analyses that reflect current data and market conditions; coordinate related deliverables from the broader R&D team.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications while maintaining clear accountability for the technical and methodological integrity of R&D-supported content.
- Help establish scalable quality-control approaches as the volume of research and AI-assisted content increases.
- Manage recurring publication commitments and multiple workstreams to agreed deadlines while maintaining high standards of analytical and editorial quality.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP YOU EXCEL
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate datasets, reproduce analysis, and critically assess whether conclusions are supported by the underlying data, along with the intellectual curiosity and confidence to challenge assumptions.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and investment concepts; knowledge of private assets/private markets is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to explain sophisticated financial and quantitative concepts clearly and precisely.
- Strong charting and data-visualization skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and accurately.
- Experience working with financial or investment data and producing research, commentary, or other analytically driven content.
- Ability to work effectively with academically minded researchers as well as Marketing, Product, and other commercial stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and commitment to factual and methodological accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver against recurring publication deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience reviewing AI-generated content, or an understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with AI-assisted research and content production, would be advantageous.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, or another quantitatively oriented discipline; advanced degree advantageous.
- Relevant experience in investment research, financial analysis, economics, quantitative research, or research-led financial writing.
- Experience within financial services, asset management, investment research, or financial-data businesses strongly preferred.
- Private assets/private markets experience would be particularly valuable.
- Strong proficiency with Excel and analytical tools, including charting and data-visualization tools; experience working with research databases and/or statistical tools would be advantageous.
- Prior financial-writing experience is desirable but analytical capability and the ability to validate quantitative research are the critical requirements.
ABOUT MSCI: WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Salary range: $151,000 - $196,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
- 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, AI Learning Center, LinkedIn 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.
At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
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 careers.msci.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Content Writer
Target digital-first employers
Agencies, SaaS companies, and media startups hire content writers regularly and tend to have existing OPT and visa sponsorship experience. They're far more likely to have HR infrastructure to support international hires than small local businesses.
Lead with your portfolio, not your visa status
Employers hire writers based on samples first. Send a targeted portfolio with three to five pieces relevant to their industry before discussing OPT. Once they want you, the conversation about work authorization is much easier to have.
Know your OPT end date before every interview
Employers will ask how long you're authorized to work. Know your exact OPT expiration date and, if your degree is STEM-eligible, mention the 24-month STEM extension upfront. This signals you've thought about continuity, not just getting the job.
Emphasize writing skills that reduce training costs
Fluency in SEO tools, CMS platforms like WordPress or Webflow, and content strategy frameworks shows employers you'll contribute immediately. Lower onboarding costs make sponsoring your H-1B visa after OPT a more defensible business decision for them.
Ask about sponsorship during the offer stage, not the application
Raising H-1B sponsorship during an initial screen can end conversations prematurely. Get to the offer stage first, demonstrate your value through interviews, then ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for employees in the past.
Apply to companies with existing sponsorship track records
Some employers have sponsored dozens of content and marketing hires before. Prioritizing companies with a history of sponsorship dramatically improves your odds compared to approaching employers who have never navigated the H-1B process.
Content Writer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Content Writer on OPT?
Yes, Content Writer roles qualify as authorized employment under F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Communication, English, journalism, marketing, and many other degrees support content writing. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer aligns with your degree before you accept.
Do Content Writer jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on the employer. Content writing roles can qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B if the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Tech companies, large agencies, and SaaS firms are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse OPT-friendly Content Writer roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers with sponsorship history.
Does a Content Writer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as data science, computational linguistics, or a qualifying technical field, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of your job title. A standard content writing degree like journalism or English does not qualify for STEM OPT.
Can I work as a freelance Content Writer on OPT?
OPT authorizes employment, and self-employment is generally permitted as long as you can demonstrate the work is directly related to your degree and you're actively engaged in meaningful work. You'll need to maintain a record of your freelance activity and report employer information to your DSO. Consult your international student office before pursuing freelance work to confirm compliance.
How do I find Content Writer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job boards don't filter for OPT eligibility, which means you spend significant time on applications where the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and shows Content Writer roles from employers who are open to hiring international candidates, so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to convert.