[Hiring] Responsible Investing Research Assistant @TPG

Role Description

Y Analytics is seeking a Responsible Investing Research Assistant to support academic and industry research and analysis of social impact from existing and potential investments, prepare thought leadership, and drive improved performance on responsible investing and sustainability factors across TPG’s global investment portfolio. The Research Assistant will contribute to fast-paced teams conducting research, deal work and engagement with TPG’s portfolio companies on responsible investing topics, including:

• Human capital management
• External stakeholder relations
• Environmental health and safety
• Climate
• Other sustainability topics

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about climate, sustainability/impact, global development, and/or economics and has a strong desire to expand and deepen their knowledge of impact and responsible investing analysis in a client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student who has completed at least two years of study, or a graduate student, currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Business, Economics, Public Administration, or another relevant program
• Experience or demonstrated interest in responsible investing, corporate social responsibility, climate/sustainability, consulting, finance, impact investing, or a related field
• Ability to efficiently conduct and synthesize market research
• Ability to use AI-enabled research and productivity tools effectively, responsibly, and with appropriate judgement
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and fluency in English
• Experience with sustainability performance assessment/reporting frameworks (e.g., SASB, GRI) is a plus

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
• Must be located in one of the following states during the internship: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, TN, TX, VA, WI, AR, CO, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NC, OH, PA, SC, UT, WA, WY

Benefits

• Internship Duration: Early June- Late August 2027
• Compensation: $22.5/hour
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week

Company Description

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions. Our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies.

Y Analytics is TPG's innovative internal capability, purpose-built to understand and improve the environmental and social impacts of deployed capital, in alignment with value creation opportunities.