Intern

Sustainalytics is a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis, with nearly 20 years of experience in the Responsible Investment (RI) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) markets.

Sustainalytics' analysts use their broad academic and work experience as a foundation for their work analyzing the environmental, social and governance performance of the companies we cover and benchmark. Our team is committed to excellence and driven by the motivation to bring added value to our clients, successfully combining a global outlook with local expertise.

Sustainalytics was formed from the merger between Sustainalytics B.V. and Jantzi Research Inc. in September 2009. Headquartered in the Netherlands, today the merged firm has more than 90 employees in Amsterdam, Boston, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Madrid, Paris, Timisoara and Toronto.

Position Overview:

• Support the company's teams to provide a high level of service quality to its clients, through the development and delivery of responsible investment and corporate sustainability products and services
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of responsible investing
• Develop knowledge of various industry segments
• Develop knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and performance
• Be coached and mentored by experienced team members
• Identify fit for a permanent, long-term position with the company

Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze and rate the ESG performance of publicly traded companies and prepare profiles to be published in the Sustainalytics Platform
• Support the preparation of off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for clients
• Participate in other client-focused or internal projects for Sustainalytics

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in related discipline (business, finance, environment and/or social sciences)
• Workforce ready (i.e. not enrolled in a full-time postgraduate program)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and SRI/RI market
• Demonstrated passion for sustainability
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Strong public speaking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Meticulousness and attentiveness to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability

Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Temporary: 4-6 months
Level: Entry-Level
Reports to: Rohan Padhye, Intern Coordinator

Compensation: USD 900 stipend per month

Start date: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume, citing Boston Intern - Name in the subject line. Please include your university grade point average in your resume.

All applications will be treated with the highest level of discretion and will be accepted until 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.