Sustainable Research Intern

American Century Investments•Madison, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

American Century Investments is seeking a passionate and eager intern for its Sustainable Research team. This role offers a blend of learning and hands-on experience, allowing the intern to dive into the company's sustainable investing approach, collaborate with team members, and connect with professionals across the organization. The internship involves meaningful projects supporting both the Sustainable Research team and investment teams. This program is designed for currently enrolled undergraduate students.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student.
  • Passion for gaining experience within the finance industry and a strive to learn more about the investment industry, balanced investing and stewardship.
  • Strong analytical and research skills: ability to distill sophisticated information from various sources into clear, concise communications.
  • Ability to navigate and manipulate PowerPoint and Excel daily for work product management.
  • Some exposure to Tableau and/or other technical/data visualization platforms.
  • Strong communication skills both orally and written.

Nice To Haves

  • A current rising Junior or Senior Undergraduate student.
  • Currently enrolled fulltime in Economics, Finance, Business, Investment Management, or equivalent subject matter.
  • Passion for understanding and analyzing the impact of ESG/sustainability factors on companies.

Responsibilities

  • Gain an understanding of how material sustainability/ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are integrated into investment processes.
  • Conduct company-level research using a proprietary sustainable research platform to identify and assess material sustainability risks and opportunities.
  • Contribute to stewardship campaigns focused on key material sustainability-related topics such as water scarcity and human capital management.
  • Analyze corporate governance matters at both individual company and macro industry levels.
  • Gather data and develop reports using Tableau or other data visualization tools to generate insights for sustainability assessments.
  • Conduct research related to key sustainability themes (Health Care, Climate, Empowerment, Sustainable Living, and Technological Advancement).
  • Assist with ad hoc projects related to proxy voting and stewardship.
  • Participate in engagements with investee companies on sustainability-related topics.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401k eligibility for contributions
  • Mentor Program
  • Access to Business Resource Groups
  • Casual dress code
  • Robust social and philanthropic calendar of events
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