Sustainable Investing Research Analyst, VP - State Street Investment Management
About The Position
The Sustainable Investing Research Analyst is a member of the Sustainable Investing Research team within State Street Investment Management’s Sustainable Investing organization. The role is responsible for leading investment-relevant quantitative research projects and the implementation of the team’s capabilities to enable investment teams to meet client objectives. The SI Research Analyst is a key contributor to State Street Investment Management’s industry leading sustainable investing research capability and sustainable investment solution innovation in order to meet rising client demand. The position is based in Boston and reports to the Global Head of Sustainable Investing Research.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in quantitative research and data analysis in the asset management industry, preferably with a large global asset manager, asset owner, or investment consulting organization
- Understanding of the investment process and how sustainability factors can be integrated to achieve client objectives
- Strong intellectual curiosity and passion in understanding how sustainability factors drive long-term value, with a practical mindset in applying the research output to create and enhance investment solutions
- Self-starter with ability to set priorities and execute research projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate successfully in a global team setting
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, CFA or other industry accreditation a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead quantitative research projects that enable sustainable investing product innovation
- Develop credible implementation methodologies to new investment approaches, e.g., sustainable outcome investing
- Partner with PM teams to conduct asset class-specific research on sustainability factors and to support client solutions
- Oversee the implementation of sustainable investment capabilities in internal systems, including ensuring strong data governance
- Develop thought leadership pieces to demonstrate State Street Investment Management’s sustainable investing capabilities, focusing on financial materiality
Benefits
- retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
- insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
- paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
- access to our Employee Assistance Program
- incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
- eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
- inclusive development opportunities
- flexible work-life support
- paid volunteer days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
