MSCI reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,014 total reviews)
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Henry A. Fernandez

88% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

MSCI has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,014 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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2.0
Jan 31, 2026

Msci hong kong ltd

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Pros

Pros · Above-Market Compensation: Offers competitive salary and benefits packages that are attractive within the financial services sector. · Exposure to Learning: Provides firsthand experience with global institutional clients, financial indexes, and analytics in a major financial hub.

Cons

Cons · Inefficient & Manual Sales Processes: Sales operations are highly manual and heavily dependent on email chains, leading to slow throughput and a high risk of errors or requests falling through the cracks. · Confusing & Unstructured Workflows: The sales process is not clearly defined or streamlined, making it difficult to navigate client requests and internal procedures efficiently. · Decentralized and Inconsistent Approvals: Approval mechanisms are scattered and lack a central system, causing significant delays and frustration in getting decisions finalized. · Lack of Standardized Training: Formal, structured training is virtually non-existent. New hires are not given adequate guidance or resources to learn their roles effectively. · "Figure It Out Yourself" Culture: The prevailing expectation is to have immediate answers and solutions without proper support. You are often left to independently decipher how to handle every unique request, which is unsustainable and stressful. · Non-Advisable for Structured Learners: The combination of confusing processes, missing approvals, and absent training makes this a particularly challenging environment for those who thrive under clear guidance and structured onboarding. Not advisable to apply here if you expect a supportive framework for professional development.

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MSCI Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate the feedback and are taking action. We are reshaping how we onboard and enable our Sales teams globally, with a clear focus on strengthening sales capabilities and delivering more disciplined commercial learning aligned to client segments and use cases. This includes clearer role expectations, defined sales processes, and training anchored in real client scenarios, supported by ongoing coaching. At the same time, we are putting clearer frameworks in place to reduce ambiguity and internal friction, so Sales teams spend less time navigating processes and more time focused on building the deep, trusted client relationships that drive our growth.
4.0
Jan 28, 2026

It is not a bad company

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work-life balance is good in most teams.

Cons

Growth opportunities is limited due to a lot of bureaucracy.

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