Index Sales Specialist - Asset Management Client segment

MSCI Inc
  • Boston, MA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    MSCI is seeking a high-performing Index Sales Specialist to drive growth across Asset Management clients in Boston and the broader New England region.

    This is a consultative, front-line commercial role focused on expanding MSCI's index franchise with some of the world's most sophisticated investors. You will engage portfolio managers, product teams, and senior decision-makers to position MSCI's equity, fixed income, and multi-asset class indexes as core building blocks in their investment strategies.

    The ideal candidate combines capital markets expertise, intellectual curiosity, and a strong track record of closing complex sales. This is a highly visible role with ownership of strategic relationships, revenue growth, and long-term client partnerships.

    • Develop and execute territory and account plans to drive revenue growth
    • Identify, originate, and close new index licensing opportunities
    • Lead senior-level discussions on index methodology, portfolio construction, and benchmark strategy
    • Expand relationships across investment, product, and executive stakeholders
    • Negotiate commercial terms and manage contracts through execution
    • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Research, Marketing, Client Coverage, Legal, and Finance to deliver a seamless client experience
    • Gather and relay market feedback to inform future product innovation
    • Maintain disciplined pipeline management and forecasting
    • 6-8+ years of experience in financial services
    • 3+ years of direct consultative sales experience with demonstrated quota achievement
    • Strong understanding of global equity and fixed income markets
    • Knowledge of the investment management process and benchmark construction
    • Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
    • Strong analytical and communication skills
    • Bachelor's degree required; MBA, Master's degree, or CFA preferre

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

    Skills

    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Benchmarkingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Capital Marketsunmatched
    • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Consultative Salesunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Direct Salesunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Fixed Income Investmentsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Investment Managementunmatched
    • Investment Strategyunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Revenue Planningunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Territory Developmentunmatched

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