MSCI Private Capital (formerly Burgiss) has delivered data, analytics and tools for private markets for over 40 years. We provide investors with insight across private capital portfolios, supporting more informed investment decisions.

Private assets continue to play a growing role in institutional portfolios. Investors require transparency across the investment lifecycle. MSCI provides an integrated view of private capital portfolios through analytics, benchmarking and decision-support tools that enable clients to evaluate funds by vintage, asset class, geography and other dimensions.

We are looking for a Sales Specialist to join our team in Paris, focused on institutional investors and family offices. This role combines new business development with relationship management, connecting clients to MSCI’s private capital capabilities and broader solutions.

• Drive new business growth by identifying, engaging and converting prospective clients
• Build and develop strategic account plans across assigned territories and client segments
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients through ongoing engagement and cross-sell opportunities
• Lead client conversations, including product demonstrations, proposals, negotiations and contract execution
• Develop a strong pipeline across countries and industry segments
• Represent MSCI in client meetings and industry events to strengthen market presence
• Collaborate with Product, Research, Client Service, Legal and Sales Operations teams to deliver client outcomes
• Capture and share client feedback to inform product development and commercial strategy
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, pipeline activity and forecasts

• 1-3 years of experience in institutional sales, with a track record of achieving revenue targets
• Strong understanding of financial markets and private capital investing
• Experience engaging institutional investors such as asset managers, asset owners or family offices
• Demonstrated ability to originate and close new business opportunities
• Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across functions
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Fluency in English and French required 

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

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.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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