ANU Investment Office - An Investigation into the Carbon Off-Set Credits Available in the Unlisted Infrastructure Funds of the Long Term Investment Pool (LTIP)

Assist with an investigation into the carbon off-set credits available in the existing unlisted infrastructure funds of the Long Term Investment Pool (LTIP).

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
12 Sep 2022 | 12pm - 2 Oct 2022 | 11:59pm
school Level
Bachelor

About

The Australian National University Investment Office is responsible for the management of the $1.3b Long Term Investment Pool (LTIP) and a $400m treasury portfolio (GCF). The Long Term Investment Pool is a multi-asset class, multi-currency investment portfolio. The University’s Socially Responsible Investment Policy guides the investment of the portfolio. The SRI Policy Report 2021 is available here https://services.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/2021%20ANU%20Socially%20Responsible%20Investment%20Report.pdf.

Project: An Investigation into the Carbon Off-Set Credits Available in the Unlisted Infrastructure Funds of the Long Term Investment Pool (LTIP)

Internship details

Internship Availability

Semester 1, 2023

Internship Discipline/s

All sciences

Internship Level

2nd or 3rd yr Undergraduate

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills:
  • The intern candidate will have experience with manipulating large datasets from multiple sources along with demonstrated strong Excel skills.
  • Statistical analysis is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders is expected.
  • A ‘work test’ will be administered prior to the interview round to assess the applicants’ skill sets.

Clearances Required

No

Host Supervisor

Mary Fallon

Director Investment Office

E: mary.fallon@anu.edu.au

T: 0407 113 947

Location

10C East Road

Chancelry area

ANU

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern
  • Bloomberg accreditation. Interns are expected to complete 4 of 8 modules on Bloomberg for certification (for their CV). Additionally, if the intern is interested, the opportunity to complete all 8 modules will be made available.
  • The intern’s project report will be the equivalent of an investment analyst-writing sample, valuable for future employment.
  • CV development and interview practice.
  • As this internship addresses environmental issues within the portfolio, the intern will be expected to participate in additional ESG. Bloomberg ESG training is made available to the entire team at regular intervals.

Stipend
  • $1000

Summary:

The project is an investigation into the carbon off-set credits available in the existing unlisted infrastructure funds of the Long Term Investment Pool (LTIP). This would be a continuation of a project undertaken by the Investment Office three years ago.

Industry standard calculation measures are to be used. Direct contact with the investment managers is expected. A final report will be produced which will be included in the half-yearly update on the University’s SRI Policy provided to the Finance Committee at its July meeting.

The intern will work under the supervision of the Director Investment Office, Investment Analyst ESG and the Investment Analyst Portfolios.

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