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Research Associate, Sustainability Strategy

Energy Vault

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Energy Vault is offering an opportunity for a Research Associate in Sustainability Strategy. The role involves supporting the development of sustainability research, collaborating with equity teams, and requires a strong educational background in quantitative fields. Ideal candidates should have relevant US capital market experience and excel under pressure, providing valuable insights into sustainable investing and finance.

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time-off plan

Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years experience in US capital markets industry inclusive of Sustainability Strategy/ESG.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills required.
  • Ability to prioritize work and multi-task.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of global sustainability and macro research.
  • Generate and maintain research reports, presentations, and databases.
  • Support client queries and operational risk identification.

Skills

Excellent writing skills
Strong PC skills
Interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented
Organized

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Mathematics or quantitative fields

Tools

Microsoft Office
Bloomberg
Capital IQ/Clarifi

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Sustainability Strategy team.

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Research Associate, Sustainability Strategy

What will you do?

Assist in the development and maintenance of global sustainability (ESG) and macro research including topics such as sustainable investing themes, the sustainable investment landscape, sustainable finance / climate policy, proxy season/stewardship, among other topics

  • Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases
  • Collaborate with other fundamental equity teams and macro teams
  • Provide research support to analyst as required
  • Develop an expertise in Sustainability strategy
  • Support and answer client queries
  • Proactively identify operational risks/control deficiencies in the business
  • Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
  • Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functionspromptly
  • Regular interaction with clients
  • Supporting Senior Analyst
  • Key relationships: Internal clients including sales and trading, External clients as required

What do you need to succeed?

Basic Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
  • Licensing Requirements – Series 7, 63, 86 & 87, SIE

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Previous (1 to 3 years) experience in US capital markets industry within Sustainability Strategy/ESG/Equity Research/Quantitative research or similar role is ideal but other relevant experience will also be considered
  • Excellent writing and communications skills
  • Strong PC skills specifically in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Powerpoint
  • Previous experience with ESG ratings / data providers / standards is ideal.
  • Previous experience with market data applications such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ/Clarifi, Morningstar is ideal but those with a demonstrated ability to learn these platforms will also be considered
  • Superior customer service focus and attitude for internal and external clients
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time
  • Commitment to task and an attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities
  • Self starter - must be organized and able to work independently
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment

What’s in it for you?

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $100,000 - $160,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

  • Drives RBC’s high-performance culture

  • Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

  • Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Additional Job Details

Address:

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK

City:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-05-15

Application Deadline:

2025-07-15

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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