Onboarding Data Analyst

Location: New York

This job is with MSCI, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Your Team Responsibilities:
The Onboarding Lead is responsible for validating and analyzing data for newly onboarded clients to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across platforms. This includes reviewing client commitments, verifying fund linkages, and resolving discrepancies as needed. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams to uphold data integrity and deliver timely, accurate reporting to institutional clients, providing transparency into portfolio composition, exposure, and risk.
Your

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehensive understanding of PCS client platforms (Caissa, Private i, BOT):  Navigate, interpret, and compare data across systems with a comprehensive understanding of their structures and functionalities.
Portfolio review and data validation:  Conduct thorough reviews of newly onboarded client portfolios and validate financial data to ensure accuracy of core metrics such as TVPI and valuation, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Client commitment analysis:  Assess client linkages across relevant funds to ensure consistency and proper exposure. Apply strong knowledge of fund structures to detect and correct errors. Responsible for ongoing maintenance of the Service Status and Transparency Status dashboards.
NAV reconciliations:  Perform detailed NAV analyses, identify inconsistencies, and ensure data accuracy across platforms. Use analytical methodologies - including Commitment/Fund Size, Preferred Cost, and Valuation Ratios - to validate outputs and strengthen reconciliation quality.
Investment tracking proficiency:  Demonstrate expertise in methodologies for tracking investments, valuations, and proceeds, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and consistency across asset classes.
Cross-team communication:  Collaborate with internal teams to obtain documentation, collect client information, and address topics related to client exposure and linkage. Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure alignment and efficient issue resolution.
Leverage AI-powered tools and platforms daily to streamline data processing, analysis, and decision-making.
Continuously integrate emerging AI capabilities into workflows to automate repetitive tasks and improve service delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities where AI can accelerate business outcomes and drive innovation.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel:  Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and validate large volumes of financial data
Attention to detail, ensuring that all aggregated data is accurate and consistent
Ability to work independently and solve problems related to data discrepancies or inconsistencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable manner
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A positive attitude and a strong desire to continuously learn and develop professionally within the finance and securities industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Bachelor's degree or expected to graduate within 3 months of hire (all majors considered)
About MSCI:  What we offer you
Salary range: $64,000 - $84,000 / 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 work spaces.
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 , 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.
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…