Recruitment

The ESG Analyst Program

The ESG Analyst Program is a year-long educational program that provides students with the opportunity to learn about finance with a sustainable lens. Analysts in the program will gain a high-level overview of financial evaluations, but primarily focus on gaining a well-rounded understanding of the evaluative frameworks that currently exist in the ESG space. By the end of the fall semester, students in the ESG Analyst Program will be able to articulate the differences between various ESG evaluative methodologies and have the capacity to highlight the areas of growth within those frameworks. During the spring semester, analysts will split into teams of 3-4 to create their own ESG frameworks for an industry of their choice. They will then evaluate a company within that industry using the framework created. The final evaluation and framework model will be presented to the CUIIN Advisory Board at the end of the year.

Applicant Eligibility

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Current student in one of Columbia University's four undergraduate schools.
We are looking for students who are impact-driven, collaborative, ambitious in nature, and curious about business/investing.

ESG Analyst Expectations

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Attendance is mandatory at all 1 hour education sessions and 70% of bonding/networking events. The cohort will meet Wednesdays from 8-9PM. Analysts must produce a final evaluative framework in order to obtain a certificate of completion for the course. Enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment is expected.

Time Commitment ~ Roughly 2-4 hours every week; some weeks will be more time consuming closer to deliverable due dates.

The ESG Associate Program

The ESG Associate Program is a year-long leadership and professional development program designed for students who have prior experience with ESG, impact investing, or related fields and are ready to take their knowledge to the next level. Associates will build on their existing understanding of ESG and impact investing while gaining deeper exposure to research, investment analysis, and leadership within CUIIN. 

Throughout the year, Associates will work closely with CUIIN’s leadership and Analyst Program, taking on greater responsibility in developing educational programming, supporting research initiatives, and helping create a strong learning environment for the broader CUIIN community. The Associate Program is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on greater responsibility, and develop the leadership skills needed to pursue impact investing and sustainable finance beyond Columbia

Applicant Eligibility

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Current student in one of Columbia University's four undergraduate schools.

Prior experience with ESG, impact investing, sustainable finance, finance, or a related field preferred

**If you were a prior ESG Analyst, you automatically are permitted to join the ESG Associate Program

ESG Analyst Expectations

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Attendance is expected at all required Associate education and leadership sessions 70% of bonding/networking events. Associates are expected to take ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to the broader CUIIN community

Time Commitment ~ Roughly 2–4 hours every week, with additional time required during major projects, events, and deliverable periods.