Intern – Asset Management/ESG (2 Positions)

Job DescriptionThe New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.The Bureau of Asset Management is responsible for oversight of the investment portfolios of the five New York City pension systems. Through a culture of collaboration, individual development, and teamwork that leverages diverse talent and strives for continuous improvement, the goal of the Bureau of Asset Management is to achieve exceptional investment outcomes for all stakeholders; to deliver outstanding support to plan Trustees; and to serve as a responsible steward of the resources of plan beneficiaries and the City of New York.Responsibilities of the Asset Management/ESG Intern include, but are not limited to:

Assist with conducting due diligence of asset managers across asset classes to assess their ESG and DEI policies and practices

Assist with monitoring asset managers across asset classes including but not limited to maintaining a spreadsheet of ESG and DEI diligence assessments and engagements of managers

Assist, as needed, with research and tasks related to the Systems' net zero implementation plans

Conduct research and analysis of developments in ESG policy, best practices and frameworks in priority areas

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Matriculation at an accredited college. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in college.IMPORTANT:

Our office is located at the David Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre St. in Manhattan/New York.

All interns will work in-person in the office, Monday – Thursday, 28 hours per week.

The employment period will be from June 2 – July 31, 2025.

QualificationsAs of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year). NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.