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      MSCI

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      MSCI reviews

      4.0

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (2,018 total reviews)
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      Henry A. Fernandez

      88% approve of CEO

      77% positive business outlook

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      MSCI has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,018 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MSCI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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      2K reviews
      3.0
      Mar 15, 2014

      Artificial culture, sales is policing and a false sense of 'excitement'

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Solid research teams across Barra and Index

      Cons

      ~ email driven culture driving inefficiencies ~ incompetent middle management ~ Dont be fooled, Sales is order taking from management and heavy policing (particularly index sales) across the market forcing licensing ~ Artificial culture where everyone is looking for company-wide exposure and a false sense of 'excitement' exists ~ MSCI needs to recognize that they are just a data vendor - no more ~ Unfortunate Investment banking culture which should not be present ~Promotion is based on politics and how many emails you have sent to gain exposure to senior management, be prepared

      4.0
      Mar 8, 2014

      Very data-driven company with a strong focus on internationalization and customer orientation

      Intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You would really enjoy working with MSCI if you enjoy large amounts of data -- this is in a very broad spectrum which include collection, checking and analysis. Moreover, the job environment is quite relaxed compared to other investment analytics and financial institutions. Although, there are high pressure for work accuracy, it is manageable, especially if you are very open and enthusiastic about learning new things and processes. A very important part of working in MSCI is that you have a strong interest in finding the use and impact of your work to the customer.

      Cons

      If you are not comfortable with processes, this is not the work environment for you. Moreover, if you are not the type of person who likes to pick on the smallest details, then MSCI may not be the advisable working environment for you.

      1.0
      Mar 6, 2014

      Worst company ever!

      Senior associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Good salary and compensation package (Life insurance, pension fund payment, bonus, 1 month extra payment, high salary). Very nice office environment.

      Cons

      Fully controlled, no way to be creative and come up with new ideas. Terrible internal procedures ("be bulletproofed") ZERO INTERNAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!!!! From emerging countries, there is NO WAY TO MOVE to developed location To get a higher level position, it's easier to leave the firm and apply to the position from outside than be promoted. No real life as you have to be in the office day and night.

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