# MSCI Institute - Summer Intern [MSCI](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/msci.md) · New York · United States · [Research / Applied Science](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/research-applied-science.md) MSCI is hiring a MSCI Institute - Summer Intern in New York. Posted 2026-04-08; applications close 2026-06-07. **Apply**: https://careers.msci.com/job/research/new-york/msci-institute-summer-intern/2026-5154 Posted 14d ago. ## Role details ## Role Overview The MSCI Institute is seeking a technically ambitious summer intern to explore the frontier of AI-powered research and automation within a leading global investment intelligence firm. This role sits at the intersection of applied AI, capital markets research, and enterprise tool development. You will work directly with the Institute's Research Director to identify, prototype, and evaluate opportunities where AI agents can augment and accelerate high-impact research workflows, spanning capital markets, geoeconomics, and sustainability and climate analytics. ## Responsibilities - **AI Agent Development:** Design, build, and test AI agents using MSCI's suite of AI tools and APIs, translating research and analytical workflows into automated, scalable solutions. - **Agentification Scoping:** Map existing Institute research functions and processes to identify high-value candidates for automation or AI augmentation, producing a structured inventory of opportunities with implementation recommendations. - **Applied AI Research:** Conduct original research on emerging AI methodologies, including multi-agent systems, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and LLM fine-tuning, and assess their applicability to investment and ESG research contexts. - **Deliverables & Presentations:** Report findings and prototypes to the Research Director, contributing to internal publications, presentations, and strategic recommendations on AI adoption within the Institute. ## Qualifications & Skills ### Core (Required) - Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a closely related field. - Hands-on experience with Python and relevant ML/AI libraries. - Understanding of API integration. - Experience working with large datasets (quantitative, qualitative, and abstract). - Exposure to agentic workflows, multi-agent orchestration, or RAG architectures is a strong plus. - Experience with data analysis, quantitative methods, or statistical modeling. - Familiarity with financial markets and capital markets research. - Prior internship, research project, or coursework at the intersection of AI and a domain application (finance, policy, climate, etc.). - Personal attributes: intellectually curious with a bias toward building and experimentation; ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders; comfortable working in an ambiguous, research-oriented environment with significant autonomy. ## About MSCI We offer a culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results. You will join a global network of talented colleagues who support and share their expertise to innovate for our clients. We actively nurture an inclusive environment with eight Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Womens Leadership Forum. MSCI is committed to powering better decisions through research-based data, analytics, and indexes supported by advanced technology. ## Equal Opportunity & Accessibility MSCI is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on 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 legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and specify the assistance needed. MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. 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