Share Email Opening Title Summer Intern, Investments  About the Organization The Pension Boards-United Church of Christ, Inc. an Affiliated Ministry of the United Church of Christ ('UCC'), provides retirement, disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision benefits for clergy and lay employees of the UCC, its predecessor religious denominations, and UCC-related organizations, through the administration of retirement and other benefit plans. As an Affiliated Ministry of the UCC, the Pension Boards is able to serve all other ministries of the UCC. The Pension Boards also acts as the investment-holding corporation and manages investments in commingled pools of common investment types. Mission Statement: Operating at the intersection of faith and finance, we are caring professionals partnering with those engaged in the life of the Church to provide valued services leading to greater financial security and wellness.   Description The Pension Boards Summer Internship Program is a ten-week paid internship that runs from June 6th to August 19th, 2022. Our exclusive program will engage and select the brightest students from some of the best colleges in New York and beyond to experience and delve into the Pension Boards' core areas of work including Investments, Finance, Member Services, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Health Plans, Marketing and Communications. This opportunity provides students with: A hands-on learning experience working on challenging projects with industry leaders Becoming an ambassador for our 108-year-old organization Offering insight and ideas that will be incorporated into our future plans. Professional mentorship and one-on-one development interactions Networking and an environment conducive for building relationships with colleagues Location - this program is a hybrid internship which is virtual and based out of our NYC Location - 475 Riverside Drive, near Columbia University and Barnard College. The Pension Boards does not offer reimbursements for relocation, housing or commuting costs. What you'll do: The Pension Boards is a thought leader in faith-based, responsible investing. As a leader, the organization has had ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) screens for many years, has been engaging with companies, integrating managers with a focus on ESG, and investing in impact funds. We are looking for someone to develop a good understanding of our ESG and impact investing practices and their effect to our investments. More recently, the organization formed a Sustainable Balanced Fund (SBF). We would like someone to better understand the key attributes of our manager fund-line up within the SBF and develop tools and metrics to further our work on measuring their combined impact. Work with the internal core fixed income team (manages 1 billion dollars US) to analyze their sustainable bond portfolio. Conduct research on key ESG issues and identify any material portfolio risk exposures. Develop materials to communicate the Pension Boards incorporation of Sustainability across all our asset classes. Gather and analyze sustainability data to share with management. Work with cross functional teams including the investment team, fixed income team, and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility. Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with colleagues. Perform other related duties as requested   Position Requirements Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to think and work independently within a professional setting Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Familiarity and experience with Sustainability rankings and rating through MSCI, Sustainalytics and other ESG ratings and rankings preferred. Strong demonstrable and active interest in sustainability. Flexibility to work within a multiple disciplinary team and receive dynamic on-the-job training Highly organized; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://ThePensionBoards-UnitedChurchofChrist.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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