• Job Description

  Req#: R-1882

  CFA Institute is the world’s largest association of investment management professionals. As a global, independent organization, with a community of more than 175,000 members and 150+ member societies, we lead the investment profession by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.

  At CFA Institute, we care about our employees’ mental, physical, social, and financial well-being. That’s why we are committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers flexibility to make choices that meet their needs:

  • Health & Well-being benefits that are amongst the best in the industry with full comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and their family members

  • Comprehensive Leave and Time Off plans

  • A focus on Financial Well-being means that we stack our retirement benefits against the most competitive standards.

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Wellness, Education, and Employee Assistance Benefits

  Job Description Summary:

  CFA Institute is looking to appoint one Senior Researcher to develop and conduct research in the area of Net Zero investing. This Senior Researcher will be part of a group of Researcher/Senior researchers (collectively, “Affiliates”) appointed for 10-12 month terms to develop and conduct research in accordance with our thematic research agenda.

  Net zero investing is becoming increasingly important as investors and regulators recognize the need to address climate change. As a thought leader for the investment industry, we intend to hire a Senior Affiliate from academia and/or industry at the post-graduate (Ph.D.) level. The term of this position is up to twelve months, and we are looking to hire as soon as possible.

  The objective of the affiliate research program is to develop and publish research that

  • Improves knowledge and understanding among investment practitioners, institutions, and policymakers in the respective fields of study

  • Supports the development of industry best practices, regulation, and market integrity

  • Supports talent development in the investment management ecosystem.

  More specifically, we are interested in candidates who understand the complexity of the ecosystem in which practitioners must navigate to get good investment outcomes while addressing growing concerns and controversy over climate-related challenges. This includes understanding the structures and normal business processes within the investment management process that may impede the financial industry’s agility in being proactive or effective in net zero investing. Experience and research topics can cover a broad spectrum, from analyzing the asymmetrical risks of blended financial instruments, constructing proprietary climate change scenario analyses, and identifying, calculating, and interpreting relevant climate-related metrics to evaluate and solutions data sources.

  Affiliates will be tasked to develop research under the oversight of the Senior Head, Research and will be supported with mentorship from the Research, Advocacy, and Standards group. CFA Institute will own all intellectual property and publish the research conducted under the Research & Policy Center. For those aspiring to publish in academic journals, the creation of derivative works will be permissible following the publication of the original work by CFA Institute. All projects must be completed through to publication within the term of appointment.

  This opportunity is open to candidates in London, Washington, DC, and New York City, with a commitment to be in the applicable office at least two days per week.

  Examples of previous research by CFA Institute are available at https://www.cfainstitute.org/research.

  Job Description:

  As a CFA Institute Senior Affiliate, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting and managing research projects, drafting papers and articles on capital markets issues

  • Originating project ideas on relevant investment industry topics, conducting research, developing well-articulated arguments, recommendations, and policy positions.

  • Advising and supervising wider research initiatives and mentoring other affiliates in research practices.

  The qualifications for this role include:

  • Completion of a doctorate degree, with experience in Finance, Economics, Law, or a similar field.

  • CFA Candidate or charterholder a plus.

  • Must have strong writing and analytical skills, capacity for synthesizing complex information, and establishing links between factors.

  • Self-starter who can work independently and is results-driven.

  • Must demonstrate outstanding judgment and mature business skills with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior management.

  CFA Institute salary ranges will vary by geographical location. This role is being posted nationally/internationally and does not have to be performed in New York City. In compliance with the New York City salary disclosure law, the anticipated base salary for this role in New York City is $110,250. Salaries are determined based on the candidate's relevant experience and skills, as well as internal equity.

  If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.

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  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, care giver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location.

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• About the company

  The organization offers the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement designation, and the Investment Foundations Certificate.

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