[Hiring] Research Assistant @TPG Careers Page

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. The role involves:

• Preparing thought leadership.
• Driving improved performance on responsible investing and sustainability factors across TPG’s global investment portfolio.
• Contributing 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 and 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.
  • 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.