Real Assets Data Operations and Research Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Associate to join our Real Estate Data Team. This role will focus on ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of real estate data within our systems, supporting decision-making, compliance, and reporting functions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in real estate data management, quality control, and analytics, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for data integrity.

Working as part of a growing team of real estate performance analysts who provide real estate direct property indexes, benchmarks, performance analysis reports, and custom/ bespoke analysis to global real estate asset managers and asset owners
• Key Responsibilities:
• Data Quality Assurance:
• Implement and oversee data quality controls for real estate data, including validation, cleansing, and verification processes.
• Perform regular audits of data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Develop and maintain data quality metrics and KPIs to track and improve data quality over time.
• Data Management & Improvement:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and requirements.
• Identify and address data quality issues and root causes by designing and implementing solutions that improve data reliability.
• Coordinate with data providers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of real estate data.
• Reporting & Analytics:
• Generate periodic reports on data quality performance, trends, and improvement areas for senior management.
• Support data-driven decisions by providing accurate data and insights to stakeholders across the organization.
• Assist in the development of dashboards and visualization tools for real-time monitoring of data quality metrics.
• Process Optimization & Automation:
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate data quality processes, reducing manual intervention and enhancing efficiency.
• Participate in system upgrades, data migrations, and other initiatives, ensuring data integrity and smooth transitions.
• Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure adherence to data governance policies and industry regulations for real estate data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Train team members and other stakeholders on data quality policies and protocols.
• 6-9 years of experience in the financial services industry
• Proficiency in data quality tools and software (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to improving data quality processes.

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, 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 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.

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