Customized ESG Research Intern

RiskMetrics Group (RMG), a leading provider of risk management products and services helps investors better understand and manage the risks inherent in their financial portfolios.

RMG consists of 3 primary business units: risk management, ISS governance services and financial research & analysis, each with their own focus.

• The risk management business provides insight into the market and credit risk sectors of a firm's businesses through multi-asset, position-based risk and wealth management solutions.
• ISS governance services delivers corporate governance solutions that enhance the interaction between shareholders and companies, in order to help shareholders manage risk and drive value.
• And finally, the financial research & analysis services group offers expert screening and analysis on key areas of corporate governance, accounting, legal and regulatory risk as well as environmental and social issues.

Together, these 3 groups work to improve financial markets by bringing transparency, expertise and access to all market participants.

At RiskMetrics Group our real goal is captured within our mantra: Change the world, Have fun and Make money...in that order. This approach can be seen in RiskMetrics' management style and operating spirit, and is a part of our culture that expresses how we think and how we behave.

Combining our innovative analysis with a powerful voice on behalf of financial market participants, we help to make the global financial markets more transparent, accountable and, ultimately, viable. The passion driving this charge makes RiskMetrics Group a unique place to work, particularly within the financial sector. Our work brings together global organizations with one another and with their investors to expand the understanding and application of risk management and to drive better financial decisions.

Headquartered in New York with 20 offices worldwide, RiskMetrics Group serves more than 2,300 institutions and 1,000 corporations in 50 countries. For more information, please visit RiskMetrics.

Position Overview:

The intern's primary task will be to assist research analysts in RiskMetrics' Customized environmental, social and governance (ESG) Research and Consulting department in researching various issues of concern to socially responsible investors, including evaluating the ESG performance of emerging markets (EM) companies. The intern will specifically conduct research on publicly traded companies to determine their involvement in areas of concern to RiskMetrics' clients. The intern will primarily research corporate public documents and company websites, conduct press searches, and on occasion contact companies directly.

Time Commitments: 20 hours per week; 12 weeks

Qualifications:

• Current or previous study/experience with researching companies, preference for experience researching companies based in emerging markets (EM).
• Deep-seated interest in social issues and corporate social responsibility research.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and an excellent writing style.
• The applicant must be able to work independently, reliably, and in a professional manner.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Strong candidates should as well possess the following:

• Knowledge of Japanese or another Asian language
• Familiarity with LexisNexis
• Graduate research experience a plus

RiskMetrics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all employees fairly without regard to age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.