Sustainable Research Intern
American Century Investments
New York, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- TableauData visualizationExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in New York · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office22%Excel17%Data visualization7%Tableau2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
American Century Investments is seeking a Sustainable Research Intern to join their Sustainable Research team in New York City. This 10-week onsite program (June 2nd - August 6th) is for currently enrolled undergraduate students, working 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday (8 am - 5 pm). The internship focuses on integrating sustainability into investment processes and supporting the Sustainable Research team and investment teams through meaningful projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Gain an understanding of how to integrate material sustainability/ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors 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 on topics like water scarcity and human capital management.
- Analyze corporate governance matters at 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently enrolled undergraduate student.
- Ability to navigate and manipulate PowerPoint and Excel daily.
- Some exposure to Tableau and/or other technical/data visualization platforms.
Qualifications
- Model American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous & Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitive Drive.
- Passion for gaining experience within the finance industry and learning more about the investment industry, balanced investing, and stewardship.
- Strong analytical and research skills: ability to distill sophisticated information into clear, concise communications.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and written.
- A current rising Junior or Senior Undergraduate student, currently enrolled full-time in Economics, Finance, Business, Investment Management, or equivalent subject matter.
- Passion for understanding and analyzing the impact of ESG/sustainability factors on companies.