Is MSCI a good company to work for?

MSCI has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 2,497 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at MSCI to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MSCI have been left by employees working as Analyst , Intern and Senior Associate .

Does MSCI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MSCI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MSCI. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MSCI?

82% of MSCI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MSCI 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MSCI?

Associate (283) , Senior Associate (274) , Analyst (196) , Vice President (154) , Intern (65) , Executive Director (51) , Software Engineer (27) , Real Estate Analyst (24) , Data Analyst (21) , Financial Analyst (21) , Internship (15) , Sales (15) , Software Developer (14) , Data Scientist (12) , Financial Data Analyst (12)

What are the pros of working at MSCI according to real employee reviews?

"Growth oriented and good culture" ((in 163 reviews)); "Great People and Products." ((in 157 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO/ sick days" ((in 135 reviews)); "Salary is good (even though yearly increase could be more as inflation is much more)" ((in 106 reviews)); "Good Pay and bonus as per market." ((in 85 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MSCI according to real employee reviews?

"Too many managers with just opinion on people and majority do not have even top" ((in 45 reviews)); "Some senior management will come and get all his staffs from outside and just side line all existing staff" ((in 28 reviews)); "Flexible working hours / working from home not available." ((in 23 reviews)); "No vision for India, there is no leadership." ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management can be a bit tricky and people are overworked." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about MSCI layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MSCI layoffs and their outlook for job security at MSCI in 2026.

What are the top reviewed MSCI locations?

Monterrey , San Pedro Garza Garcia , Ciudad de México , San Pedro

MSCI reviews

4.0

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,022 total reviews)

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 2,022 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 Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Feb 7, 2024

Great innovative company and great benefits

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Industry leader in global indices. Large scope of business that touches almost the full ecosystem of the finance industry. Lots of innovation and opportunities for critical thinking. Great benefits.

Cons

Large organization, potential to be stuck in a role based off availability or relying on seniors to leave their current role.

MSCI Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your review on Glassdoor; we appreciate your recognition of our industry leadership and the opportunities within our organization. We understand the challenges of a large organization and are actively working to ensure career growth and mobility for all employees. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to enhance our internal mobility processes.

3.0

Feb 4, 2024

good pay, no advancement

Production associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good base salary and overtime payment

Cons

working long hours regularly, work over weekends and holidays, no advancement options

MSCI Response

2y

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you found value in our benefits and compensation packages. We understand the importance of work-life balance and are continuously striving to create an environment where everyone has a workload they are able to manage. We encourage anyone who feels they are not getting the support they need to speak up - either to their manager or their local HR representative.

3.0

Jan 30, 2024

Good place to start your career

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good benefits and high salary

Cons

- required OTs, almost no work life balance - constant restructuring organization

MSCI Response

2y

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you found value in our benefits and compensation packages. We understand the importance of work-life balance and are continuously striving to create an environment where everyone has a workload they are able to manage. We encourage anyone who feels they are not getting the support they need to speak up - either to their manager or their local HR representative.

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