Sustainability Research Associate
Jennison Associates•New York, NY
•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Sustainability Research Associate will play a key role in supporting Jennison’s responsible investment efforts. The candidate will be an integral part of the sustainability team in execution of research, ESG integration, portfolio analysis, client related requests, reporting and stewardship activities. This role will act as a key liaison between the Sustainability team and various departments within Jennison, including investment teams, client teams, technology, legal, compliance, and other cross-functional areas.
Requirements
- 1-3+ years of experience in an analyst role within the finance industry (i.e., asset management, sustainable investment, investment banking) or similar role
- Strong academic credentials
- Advanced in excel and data analytics (financial modeling experience preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly analytical, inquisitive, organized and detail oriented
- Strong capability to time manage and multi-task in order to meet tight deadlines and deliverables
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- CFA or progress toward a CFA preferred
Responsibilities
- Actively contribute to the team's bottom up fundamental research activities, including data analysis, written research notes, company and sector assessments, and white papers.
- Conduct analysis that links sustainability-related factors to business fundamentals, valuation, risk, and long-term investment outcomes.
- Develop and perform portfolio analysis to assist in the team’s integration efforts
- Support stewardship activities, including company engagements, tracking, documentation, proxy-related analysis, and assessment of issuer progress on financially material sustainability topics.
- Work cross functionally with the investment teams, sales/marketing, compliance/legal/risk and technology on sustainability-related requests and projects
- Assist with the firm’s internal and external sustainability reporting and client-related requests
- Assist with ad hoc or strategic projects, which may include analyses related to climate/emissions, PRI reporting, SFDR requirements, materiality mapping, engagement & proxy, and third-party vendors and peers
- Stay updated with industry trends and the latest advancements in ESG data/applications of sustainable investing and AI tools/resources
- Adhere to the firm’s mandatory hybrid work model, which requires in-person attendance at the primary office location on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to support collaboration, mentorship and team development. Remote work is permitted on Mondays and Fridays.
Benefits
- premier medical benefits
- paid time off
- a retirement profit sharing plan
- wellness reimbursement
- fully paid parental leave
- family planning support
- paid membership to concierge primary care
- supplemental mental wellness benefit provides annual allotment of fully paid therapy sessions and unlimited coaching
- additional health and wellness benefits
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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