Conducting environmental and social analysis of issuers, including data collection and assessment of material ESG risks and opportunities
Produce high-quality sustainability research notes on issuers, sectors and thematic topics
Support Equity and Credit Analysts in incorporating environmental and social factors into investment analysis
Contribute to the development and refinement of internal ESG frameworks and methodologies
Attend issuer meetings, conferences and field visits, and communicate key insights to the investment team
Requirements
Required:
Bachelor's Degree with a strong academic track record
1+ years relevant equity research, investment banking, or other relevant experience (sustainability focused research experience preferred)
Demonstrable financial analysis experience
Strong interest and knowledge of financial markets and investing
Genuine interest in sustainability
Excellent written communication skills
Candidate should be highly motivated, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with AI and data-driven tools to enhance research, data analysis and workflow efficiency
Advanced Excel skills
Preferred:
Prior investment or relevant professional experience
Experience with market data services (e.g. Bloomberg, FactSet)
CFA designation or progress towards completion
Knowledge of coding (e.g. Python, SQL)
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$90,000.00-$120,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$90,000.00-$120,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$90,000.00-$120,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources , benefits , and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you .Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:Competitive compensationAnnual bonus eligibilityA generous retirement planRemote work optionsEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou'll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity .
Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you .
Role Summary
The Associate Analyst conducts environmental and social analysis to support both equity and fixed income research platforms. The role is broad and varied, including engaging with issuers, attending industry conferences, managing and analyzing large datasets, and producing sustainability-focused research on companies, industries and thematic topics. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong financial acumen alongside a clear interest in sustainability and its integration into investment decision-making.
The Global Sustainability team are subject matter experts on environmental and social issues and work in tandem with our Governance team to support Analysts and Portfolio Managers in integrating governance and sustainability considerations into the investment process.