Y Analytics, Responsible Investing, Summer Research Assistant, Internship

Overview

This role supports academic and industry research and analysis of social impact from existing and potential investments, with the goal of improving performance on responsible investing and sustainability factors across a global investment portfolio.

The Research Assistant will also help prepare thought leadership and contribute to fast-paced teams working on research, deal work, and engagement related to responsible investing topics, including human capital management, external stakeholder relations, environmental health and safety, climate, and other sustainability areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis related to social impact from existing and potential investments
• Support responsible investing and sustainability research across a global investment portfolio
• Prepare thought leadership materials based on research findings
• Assist with research, deal support, and engagement activities on responsible investing topics with portfolio companies
• Contribute to improved sustainability performance assessment and risk mitigation/value-creation discussions
• Efficiently conduct, synthesize, and communicate market research findings
• Use AI-enabled research and productivity tools effectively, responsibly, and with appropriate judgment

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
• Must be located in one of the following states during the internship: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, TN, TX, VA, WI, AR, CO, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NC, OH, PA, SC, UT, WA, WY
• Undergraduate student who has completed at least two years of study, or a graduate student, currently pursuing a degree in: Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Business, Economics, Public Administration, or another relevant program
• Experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following: responsible investing, corporate social responsibility, climate/sustainability, consulting, finance, impact investing, or a related field
• Ability to efficiently conduct and synthesize market research
• Ability to use AI-enabled research and productivity tools effectively, responsibly, and with appropriate judgment
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sustainability performance assessment/reporting frameworks (e.g., SASB, GRI)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $22.5/hour
• Time commitment: 40 hours per week

Location

Must be located in one of the following states during the internship: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, TN, TX, VA, WI, AR, CO, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NC, OH, PA, SC, UT, WA, WY

Internship Details

• Internship duration: Early June–Late August 2027

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local laws.