Responsible Investing, Intern | Fall Research Assistant

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17h • Remote

About The Position

Y Analytics is seeking a Responsible Investing Research Assistant to support research and analysis of social impact from existing and potential investments and drive improved performance on responsible investing/sustainability factors across TPG’s global investment portfolio. The Research Assistant will contribute to fast-paced teams conducting deal work and engaging TPG’s portfolio companies on responsible investing topics, with a focus on climate change risk and greenhouse gas emissions management. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about climate, sustainability/impact, global development, and/or economics and has a strong desire to expand and deepen knowledge of impact and responsible investing analysis in a client-focused environment.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Graduate student or advanced undergraduate (i.e. student entering their final year of undergraduate studies) currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Business, Economics, Public Administration, or another relevant program
• Experience or demonstrated interest in responsible investing, corporate social responsibility, climate/sustainability, consulting, finance, impact investing, or a related field
• Ability to efficiently conduct and synthesize market research
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sustainability performance assessment/reporting frameworks (e.g., SASB, GRI) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support research and analysis of social impact from existing and potential investments.
• Drive improved performance on responsible investing/sustainability factors across TPG’s global investment portfolio.
• Contribute to fast-paced teams conducting deal work.
• Engage TPG’s portfolio companies on responsible investing topics, with a focus on climate change risk and greenhouse gas emissions management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree