There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Responsible Investing (RI) 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 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations into the investment process.
The Associate Analyst will work closely with Research Analysts and Portfolio Managers across T. Rowe Price’s investment platform to aid in integrating ESG analysis into the investment process. The position will be broad and varied involving attending meetings with issuers, industry conferences, managing large data models, conducting issuer ESG analysis and writing ESG related reports. The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of accounting and finance coupled with a keen interest and passion for investing. Working alongside experienced investors on our global platform will help you learn the necessary skills to develop into a successful investor.
Principal Responsibilities
- Conducting ESG analysis of issuers, which includes collecting data and researching specific environmental and/or social issues impacting the issuer.
- Writing ESG related reports for both internal and external use.
- Assisting Credit Analysts in evaluating ESG factors that impact their coverage.
- Handling various projects such as the refinement/development of our ESG assessment framework.
- Attending investment conferences and field trips and reporting key findings.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Academic excellence
- Strong and demonstrable financial analysis experience
- Strong interest and knowledge of financial markets
- Strong writing skills
- Candidate should be highly motivated, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
- Professional investment experience
- Knowledge of the bond market
- Competitive nature / team player
- Experience with market data services (ex. FactSet, Bloomberg etc.)
- CFA designation or in progress
Useful:
- Knowledge of coding
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:
$90,000.00-$120,000.00 for the location of: California, New York
$90,000.00-$120,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C
$90,000.00-$120,000.00 for the location of: Colorado, Maryland, Washington and all other US locations
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
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:
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Competitive compensation
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Annual bonus eligibility
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A generous retirement plan
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Hybrid work schedule
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Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
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Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
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Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Learn more about our benefits.
Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
What We Do
T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on—now, and over the long term.
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we provide an array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, separate account management, recordkeeping, and related services for individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors.
At T. Rowe Price, we believe in strategic investing. It has guided how we do business for more than 80 years, and it’s driven by independent thinking and rigorous research. So our clients can be confident that we’ll strive to select the right investments as we help them achieve their objectives. Strategic investing means that we don’t stop at surface level analysis. Instead, we go beyond the numbers. Our investment professionals travel the world, visiting the companies they evaluate. It’s this passion for exploration and understanding that has helped inform better decision-making and prudent risk management for our clients since its founding by Thomas Rowe Price Jr. in 1937.
