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Investment Research, Climate Change Co-op

Wellington · Boston, MA

Applies on Workday11 days left to apply≈$10-$68/hr

Role overview

What you'll own

  • Support our investors on climate integration with a lens of both physical climate change and energy transition-based risks and opportunities
  • Conduct research in areas of physical climate risks through company physical risk exposure reviews.

Requirements and eligibility

  • Analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • A bility to complete comprehensive research and synthesize findings
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team

Preferred, not required

  • Coursework/experience with environmental science – preferred
  • Coursework/experience economics/finance– preferred
  • Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible .

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Sep 16, 2026

Applications close

Sep 27, 2026

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Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate.

As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. About the Role THE COMPANY Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms.

With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries.

Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.

As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject - matter expertise . CLIMATE RESEARCH INITIATIVE Climate change is an area of focus for Wellington Management, formalized by our multi-year research partnerships with Woodwell Climate Research Center and the MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy (CS3) .

Wellington Management’s Climate Research Team considers climate risk across several dimensions, including focus on physical climate risk, transition risks of policy and technology, and biodiversity .

This effort spans investors across asset classes including equity, corporate fixed income, commodities, real estate, and municipal and sovereign bond markets.

Climate change is a defining issue of our time with future impacts that span the globe. Yet capital markets have largely underrepresented this issue. Our north star is the belief that material ESG issues , including climate change, can affect the long-term value of the assets in which we invest .

T herefore, it is in our clients’ best interest for us to analyze them as part of our investment mosaic , for the benefit of our clients in preparation for a world that will become increasingly aware of climate change’s effects on economic and social systems .

The objective of the Climate Research Team is to bridge the gap between climate science and finance to better understand the potential impact of climate variables on capital markets, identify potential asset mis - pricings, and produce financially relevant   insights.

This role will be focused on supporting this initiative and will involve working closely with the Climate Research Team and members of the Client Platform.

THE POSITION The Climate Research Co-op will gain exposure to the following activities: • Support our investors on climate integration with a lens of both physical climate change and energy transition-based risks and opportunities • Conduct research in areas of physical climate risks through company physical risk exposure reviews.

• Carry out self-directed r esearch projects which may include thematic research on the impacts of climate change on different parts of the financial market, gathering relevant data in advance of specific engagements with companies, and supporting the development of analytical frameworks to understand climate change impacts .

• Attend and summarize company-wide climate research hubs with the Woodwell Climate Research Center and MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy (CS3), and other climate-related meetings including company engagements, sell-side presentations, and industry groups .

QUALIFICATIONS • Analytical and critical-thinking skills • A bility to complete comprehensive research and synthesize findings • Coursework/experience with environmental science – preferred • Coursework/experience economics/finance– preferred • Strong work ethic and attention to detail • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Strong academic track record • At least one previous co-op experience Please note: This co-op position entails cross-training to ensure optimal performance across functions.

The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026 /January 2027 . Candidates must have prior co-op experience, as this position requires a foundational understanding of professional workplace dynamics and responsibilities.

Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program. Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background.

We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law .

If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.

com . At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles.

Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits.

The base salary range for this position is: $19-$35 per hour This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education.

This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible .

In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally.

Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement an d paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time) We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture.

In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

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