Business Associate, Sustainability
Business Associate, Sustainability
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Job Description
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Business Associate (BA) Program is an exciting pathway into our firm for graduating undergraduate bachelors students who are interested in the variety of career opportunities available in the investment management industry. This three-year program will help you gain insight into our industry firm and culture as well as knowledge of the many different business divisions that support our investment functions.
As a Business Associate the program will help you to develop your business and technical skillset all while assimilating into the firm your job and our culture. During the program we will work alongside you to help you to discover your long- term fit here at the firm and placed into positions that are complementary to your skills interests and business needs. BAs have successfully transitioned into roles on their current BA teams onto other teams in the firm and into other offices.
ROLE OVERVIEW
SUSTAINABILITY
As capital markets and client expectations evolve and change we have seen increased client interest in sustainable investment practices and strategies. In concert with these shifts Wellington has launched a number of initiatives including starting new investment strategies and working groups focused on climate assessment environmental social and governance (ESG) integration and impact investments.
The Sustainability Group aims to assist investors in researching and incorporating the impact of non-traditional financial issues such as impact measurement and climate change into our investment decisions. As asset managers we invest in the world we live in. This means fully understanding and cultivating the long-term sustainability of a potential investment. In the long run we believe that investments that foster a sustainable financial system will also be poised to benefit from it.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Assessing the social and environmental impact of issuers across the investable universe
Supporting research and process execution to meet commitments for impact funds
Collaborating closely with the Impact Measurement & Monitoring (IMM) technology and investment teams to ensure accurate and consistent documentation of impact related key performance indicators (KPIs) and research informing the design of impact frameworks that support the integrity and efficiency of the investment process.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated interest in investment management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically in Word PowerPoint and Excel
Demonstrated accomplishments in academics
Proven leadership experience and participation in community service and extracurricular activities
SKILLS
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Highest ethical standards and integrity
Well organized ability to multi-task and detail-oriented
Strong work ethic and professionalism
Sharp quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize information
Highly motivated self-starter who knows how to take initiative and has a high level of intellectual curiosity
Ability to thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment
JOB TITLE
Business Associate SustainabilityLOCATION
LondonNot sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at.
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
