Physical Climate Risk Researcher

vor 6 Monaten


Zurich, Schweiz MSCI Inc Vollzeit

**Research**:
Use your eye for actionable insights to help clients identify and manage emerging risks and opportunities.

**Climate Investing**:
Bringing clarity to climate investing

Do you want to make a positive impact with your career?

Halting climate change will require a monumental restructuring of the global economy. By joining MSCI’s Climate teams, you could help provide clients from across the capital ecosystem with integrated data, analytical tools, indexes and insights to form a clear view of the climate transition.

Position overview

Your key responsibilities
- Prototype and develop new physical climate risk products for the finance industry in a collaborative environment and actively seek client feedback
- Consider the estimation of direct, indirect and supply chain impacts on different spatial scales and contribute to the calibration, validation, and back-testing of new risk models
- Closely collaborate with our engineers to design and build data flows, pipelines, visualizations and platforms
- Anticipate and actively address problems/opportunities and quickly adapt to new challenges
- Implement new models according to best data and software engineering practice
- Work closely and effectively with team and stakeholders and promote best-practice team communication

Specific knowledge and skills
- Hands-on experience with impact modelling in relation to natural hazards
- Advanced data processing and software engineering skills, preferably in Python
- Strong logical thinking with a solid background in mathematics and statistics
- Experience with project and quality management
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and geographically distributed research and development team
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and demonstrating an exceptional drive towards delivery

Desired experience
- 5+ years of experience in industry or academia in either natural risk modelling, catastrophe risk modelling, climate change impact research or a related field

Desired qualifications
- MSc or PhD in mathematics, physics, geosciences, environmental or civil engineering or related fields

About MSCI

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.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
- Quotes from Cyril Pecoraro, Helen Droz, SK Kim

I think that everyone who is interested in the impacts of climate change in our society should join. With more companies and people realizing how serious this is, demand for products and insights will never cease to grow.

**Cyril Pecoraro**
**|** Research

It’s exciting to combine my interest in data science with my passion for preventing climate change, working at a place where I truly believe I can make an impact.

**Helen Droz**
**|** Research

Research Associate in Shanghai, SK expresses how MSCI’s open culture has given her visibility to collaborate across borders and with board members.

**SK Kim**
**|** Research

**Benefits**:

- MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. You are entitled to an extensive range of core benefits along with a range of additional benefits.Core benefits:

- Compulsory Accident Insurance
- Base Pension Scheme including life assurance, disability benefits and surviving partner/orphan pension

Additional benefits:

- Supplementary Pension Scheme including life assurance, disability benefits and surviving other/orphan pension
- Voluntary Health Insurance
- Supplementary Accident Insurance
- STD Indemnité Insurance

**Development opportunities**:

- Guided by your manager, our learning and development opportunities empower you to perform at your best, make and impact and shape your career.**Zurich**:
Hardstrasse 201,
2nd Floor, Primetower
8005
Switzerland

Our Zurich office is in the Zurich-West district, just a minute away from the train station and 5 minutes from the city center by train. This location hosts our Climate Risk Center for ESG and Clim



  • Zurich, Schweiz MSCI Inc Vollzeit

    **Research**: Use your eye for actionable insights to help clients identify and manage emerging risks and opportunities. **Climate Investing**: Transition to a net-zero future **Do you want to make a positive impact with your career?** Halting climate change will require a monumental restructuring of the global economy. By joining MSCI’s Climate teams,...

  • Climate Strategy Intern

    vor 6 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz Moody's Vollzeit

    Moody's is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. **Team Overview** You will be part of the Global Climate Strategy team which defines and promotes Moody’s climate narrative, drives scaling of climate capabilities to serve cross-segment priorities, and facilitates the development of consistent...


  • Zurich, Schweiz MSCI Inc Vollzeit

    **Research**: Use your eye for actionable insights to help clients identify and manage emerging risks and opportunities. **Climate Investing**: Transition to a net-zero future **Do you want to make a positive impact with your career?** Halting climate change will require a monumental restructuring of the global economy. By joining MSCI’s Climate teams,...


  • Zurich, Schweiz Department of Geography Vollzeit

    Department of Geography_ **Researcher - Greening up UZH for climate** **Your responsibilities**: We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, hardworking and independent person with a strong interest in linking science with practice. The Green4Clim project aims to turn the UZH Irchel campus into a real-world laboratory to investigate how vegetation...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    vor 6 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz Eawag Vollzeit

    Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...

  • Junior Project Manager

    vor 7 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz CelsiusPro AG Vollzeit

    We are the **CelsiusPro Group**, an award-winning insurtech group dedicated to helping both private and public organisations to understand and mitigate the adverse financial impact of climate and NatCat risks. As the challenges posed by climate change intensify, our mission is to bring parametric insurance from the fringes to centre stage. Through...


  • Zurich, Schweiz Department of Chemistry Vollzeit

    Department of Chemistry_ **PhD Student Position in Physical Chemistry** i) Battery electrolytes (see **_J. Am. Chem. Soc._** 2022, 144, 8591) ii) Hydrogen bonds (see **_Science_** 2021, 371, 160) iii) Unconventional photochemistry (see **_Nature Commun._** 2020, 11, 1925) iv) Catalysis on surfaces and at the interfaces **Your responsibilities**: We are a...

  • Enterprise Risk Manager

    vor 7 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz South Pole Vollzeit

    South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create...

  • Research Scientist

    vor 7 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz INTEL Vollzeit

    Supports software development and engineering of new artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning products and technologies for the enterprise through research, leading to new or improved software products. Researches technological trends and advancements, recommending strategic product enhancements to ensure product relevancy and support...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    vor 6 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz Eawag Vollzeit

    Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...


  • Zurich, Schweiz KPMG Vollzeit

    **Graduate - Financial Services Risk Consulting**: - Kick-start your career at KPMG and contribute to the stability of the Swiss financial sector. You can expect an experienced and diverse team of risk, finance and treasury experts as well as exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic and international environment.- Zurich - By agreement - 80 % - 100...


  • Zurich, Schweiz KPMG Vollzeit

    Graduate - Financial Services Risk Consulting - Kick-start your career at KPMG and contribute to the stability of the Swiss financial sector. You can expect an experienced and diverse team of risk, finance and treasury experts as well as exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic and international environment.**Zurich** **By agreement** **80 % - 100...


  • Zurich, Schweiz Zurich Insurance Company Ltd Vollzeit

    The Z Zurich Foundation (the Foundation) works alongside Zurich Insurance Group's employees, with NGOs and governments in pursuit of a future where people can thrive in the face of increasing climate hazards, where those of us feeling the stresses of life are empowered to speak up, and where the marginalized in our society can reach their full...


  • Zurich, Schweiz ITech Consult Vollzeit

    **Project**: For our customer, Roche Diagnostics International based in Rotkreuz, we are looking for support in risk management ((M/F/d) **Background**: As the central location of the Diagnostics Division, we invest in research and development for new tests and systems for the rapid and reliable diagnosis of diseases. The SHE (Safety, Security, Health &...

  • Fs Business Consulting

    vor 6 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz KPMG Vollzeit

    FS Business Consulting - Manager (Climate & Sustainability) - Advise our clients in this transformative phase of the financial industry and lead complex strategic projects confidently to success.**Zurich** **As soon as possible or by agreement** **80 % - 100 %** Your contribution to KPMG Advise clients on strategic transformation projects in a...


  • Zurich, Schweiz NVIDIA Vollzeit

    The emerging field of spatial finance harnesses AI insights from remote sensors and aerial imagery to help banks, insurers, investment firms and businesses analyze risks and opportunities, enable new services and products, measure the environmental impact of their holdings, and assess damage after a crisis. Building digital platforms and smart services for...


  • Zurich, Schweiz INTEL Vollzeit

    **Qualifications**: **Inside this Business Group**: Intel Labs is the company's world-class, industry leading research organization, responsible for driving Intel's technology pipeline and creating new opportunities. The mission of Intel Labs is to deliver breakthrough technologies to fuel Intel's growth. This includes identifying and exploring compelling...


  • Zurich, Schweiz SAP Vollzeit

    **We help the world run better** **Physical Security Country Manager (f/m/d) CH & AT** The Country Security Manager (Switzerland and Austria) will manage and execute day-to-day operations to ensure the physical safety and security of SAP employees, buildings, and assets, which may have a very high level of regulatory, compliance, financial, and brand...


  • Zurich, Schweiz Eawag Vollzeit

    Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity...

  • Research Assistant

    vor 6 Monaten


    Zurich, Schweiz Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care Digital & Mobile Health Group Vollzeit

    Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care_ - Digital & Mobile Health Group_ **Research Assistant** **30 % **:We are looking for a research assistant to support us with our project 'AI-enabled Language Processing of Adolescents' and Young Adults' Challenges and Aspirations: The ALPACA-study' which is led by the 'Risk and Resilience' Research Group...