2023 Summer Associate, Investments Jobs

Are you a driven, impact-oriented, socially conscious professional that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment? Do you want to work alongside thought leaders at a growing, world-class, mission-driven B Corp with a history of delivering strong investment performance and generating positive social and environmental impacts? Join us in making a positive impact.

The Role

Boston Common Asset Management (BCAM) is seeking a motivated Investments Summer Associate to join our inclusive and collaborative team. They will report to BCAM's Director of Multi-Asset Solutions during a paid, full-time internship for ten weeks in the summer of 2023. The associate is expected to work on-site in the Boston office.

This internship is perfect for a student interested in investment management but unsure where to begin, as it should serve as a starting point for a potential career in the field. The role will provide exposure to various facets of investment management, including portfolio construction, asset allocation, client relations, business development, and product/service sales.

The associate should expect to leave the internship with a better understanding of their overall interest in the field and the parts of investment management that they find most intriguing. Throughout the summer, they will also have the chance to connect with seasoned investment professionals and team members across all business areas at BCAM, enhancing their collaboration, communication, and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Investments Summer Associate will support Boston Common’s multi-asset solutions (MAS) team in implementing strategic MAS priorities and exploring the competitive landscape. More specifically, their tasks will include:

• Attending meetings related to various aspects of building a multi-asset business offering
• Coordinating internal and external administrative tasks to improve the division's efficiency
• Conducting industry research and comparative analyses to help the MAS team determine strategic market positioning

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a mature, trustworthy student with high energy and an enthusiasm for

expanding their knowledge of investment management. The student should be a rising junior or above and will possess the following qualities and skills:

• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, as well as think about the next steps and implications in a process
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of financial markets, sustainable investing, and ESG issue areas are a plus
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a straightforward approach
• Completion of tasks in an accurate and timely fashion
• Team player that excels in a collaborative environment but can also work effectively independently

Compensation

Compensation will depend on academic year. In addition to an hourly wage, BCAM also provides:

• Access to a state-of-the-art gym within the Boston office
• Weekly all-company lunches and daily access to organic produce and healthy snacks

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

BCAM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity enriches our culture, our work, and aligns with our community, organizational, and investment philosophy. Boston Common Asset Management is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, neurodiversity, genetic information, or any other protected status.

About Boston Common

Boston Common Asset Management BCAM is a diverse, women-led, sustainable investor and innovator dedicated to the pursuit of financial return and social change. An active, global equity ESG investment manager and a leader in impactful shareowner engagement since its founding in 2003, BCAM is majority women- and employee-owned. BCAM is headquartered in Boston with an office in San Francisco. The company’s investment strategies totaled $4.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2022.

For more information, please visit www.bostoncommonasset.com.