ESG Summer Associate
- Employer
- State Street Corporation
- Location
- Boston, USA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 2, 2023
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- Job Function
- Other
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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Who we are looking for As an ESG Summer Associate in State Street Global Advisors' ESG organization you will advance the implementation of State Street's ESG infrastructure, which supports the firm's goals of maximizing our positioning in the market and providing excellent service to our clients. Select if HYBRID: This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world's largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for. As an ESG Summer Associate, you will report into the Head of ESG Operations & Administration. In this role, you will be exposed to leading industry standards for responsible investment, and you will learn about the investment implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. By collaborating with representatives across GA's business lines to ensure accuracy and alignment of public statements to internal practices, you will gain exposure to GA's business model and to our approach to ESG, a strategic priority of the firm. What you will be responsible for In this role, you will:
Salary Range:
$15,600 - $58,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
- Work as part of the ESG Operations team to strengthen our ESG infrastructure, including collaborating across functions and teams
- Monitor the firm's external ESG commitments, such as through leading industry groups, and keep senior leaders aware of requirements, including reporting deliverables and deadlines
- Provide project management to help meet industry commitments, including the development of key ESG reports, such as GA's annual UN PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) Report.
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time, including assigning tasks, following up on their completion, and keeping senior leaders informed of progress and potential obstacles
- Ability to build relationships across levels and functional groups
- Natural curiosity and desire to learn ESG concepts in a rapidly developing marketplace
- Strong written communication skills and verbal presentation skills to clearly convey requests and requirements
- Ability to work independently to execute tasks, as well as to collaborate with teammates and other parts of the business to advance significant projects and initiatives
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Academic or work experience in ESG topics such as climate change and environment preferred
- Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks such as UN PRI or TCFD are advantageous
Salary Range:
$15,600 - $58,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
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