Investment Research, Climate Change Co Op

Wellington Management•Boston, MA

3d•$19 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Wellington Management is seeking an Investment Research, Climate Change Co Op to support their Climate Research Initiative. This initiative focuses on climate change as a defining issue, analyzing its impacts on capital markets through physical climate risk, transition risks of policy and technology, and biodiversity. The role involves bridging the gap between climate science and finance to understand potential impacts on capital markets, identify asset mis-pricings, and produce financially relevant insights. The co-op will work closely with the Climate Research Team and members of the Client Platform.

Requirements

Analytical and critical-thinking skills
Ability to complete comprehensive research and synthesize findings
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong academic track record
At least one previous co-op experience
Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.

Nice To Haves

Coursework/experience with environmental science
Coursework/experience economics/finance

Responsibilities

Support investors on climate integration with a lens of both physical climate change and energy transition-based risks and opportunities.
Conduct research in areas of physical climate risks through company physical risk exposure reviews.
Carry out self-directed research projects which may include thematic research on the impacts of climate change on different parts of the financial market, gathering relevant data in advance of specific engagements with companies, and supporting the development of analytical frameworks to understand climate change impacts.
Attend and summarize company-wide climate research hubs with the Woodwell Climate Research Center and MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy (CS3), and other climate-related meetings including company engagements, sell-side presentations, and industry groups.