HIP Portfolio Research Associate (Summer 2009 internship)
PORTFOLIO RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – INVESTOR SERVICES
HIP INVESTOR INC. (www.HIPinvestor.com)
Time Commitment: Part Time, Unpaid Internship
Experience Level: Entry Level
Duration: June, July, August 2009
Role Description: HIP Investor is seeking three talented individuals to help us apply our innovative framework and analyze leading companies to create HIP Portfolios available for investors ““ the first offering of its kind. To be launched in Summer 2009, these portfolios will include companies from leading indices and compete against traditional investments standards with a focus on sustainable, profitable growth instead of traditional weightings based on market value. The HIP 100â„¢ Index is currently featured and tracked on www.HIPinvestor.com.
This is an incredible opportunity to work with our team of sustainability experts and to have your research published in HIP Portfolios and gain firsthand experience in analyzing companies and investors driving to sustainability. Change the face of sustainable investing and transforming the world of investments. The internship will include the following responsibilities:
- Lead research on specific industries and analyze top companies using the innovative HIP methodology
- Research financial publications, quarterly financial reports, annual reports, corporate social responsibility reports and third party evaluation metrics
- Create HIP Scorecardsâ„¢ highlighting companies’ Human Impact, management practice and profit results
- Work with the team to develop weightings for our next products, the HIP 500 Index and a HIP 30 Fund to compete against the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Required Qualifications
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in financial analysis
- Deep interest in social measurement tools and outcomes
- Agile to interviews senior executives on the phone or in person
- Great team player who can also work independently
- Commit a minimum of 15 hours a week for a minimum of eight weeks
Compensation
- This is an unpaid internship with the possibility of a bonus once portfolios attract customers. It is an unparalleled opportunity to transform the face of investing and be directly involved in building a new investment product.
To Apply
Please email (1) an attached resume and (2) a one-page cover letter in the body of your email to Talent Team at TalentTeam@HIPInvestor.com with “HIP Portfolio Research Associate” followed by your name in the subject line. DEADLINE: May 15, 2009