The Sustainable Investing Research Initiative (SIRI) offers a variety of opportunities for students to explore various career opportunities in sustainable investing. We serve as a hub for students at SIPA and Columbia more broadly to immerse in the world of sustainable investing. From organizing SIRI Career Series, where a curated series of targeted career events attract experts to share insights from their work and career path to SIRI's signature Sustainable Investing Career Fair, there are several opportunities for students to interact with industry professionals.
SIRI Career Series
SIPA alums Alecia Hill and Frederic de Mariz are leading the SIRI Career Series and invite industry experts from across the sustainable investing space as panelists. The sessions include a moderated panel discussion followed by Q&As and networking.
This is a great opportunity for students to learn about various career paths and to network with current and future professionals in sustainable investing!
Explore our career series events here.
SIRI Sustainable Investing Career Fair
The SIRI Sustainable Investing Career Fair is SIRI's signature career event that brings several leading organizations in sustainable investing to campus every year! This is a unique opportunity for students to engage with industry experts and learn about career opportunities in the field.
The next Career Fair is on 16th September 2025.
Recruiters:
This event is your opportunity to connect directly with talented graduate students and alumni passionate about making a difference.
Register here to confirm your participation.
Students:
This is your chance to explore careers and organizations in sustainable investing, network with professionals, and interview for internships or jobs.
SIPA Students: Register on Campus Groups
Non-SIPA Affiliates and Alumni: Register here
SIRI Careers in Sustainable Investing
SIPA Student/Alumni
Are you a SIPA student/alumni interested in pursuing a career in sustainable finance, impact investing, ESG, corporate sustainability, or social entrepreneurship?
- Please visit SIPA Connect for current job and internship opportunities in sustainable investing. SIRI closely works together with SIPA’s Career Advancement Center and posts all opportunities on SIPA Connect (you can use the search filter “Sustainable Investing Research Initiative (SIRI)”).
- Join us for our upcoming SIRI Sustainable Investing Career Fair on September 16th, 2025! Stay tuned for more information.
- Here is a list of job boards curated for students interested in pursuing a career in sustainable finance, impact investing, ESG, corporate sustainability, and social entrepreneurship.
Recruiters
Are you a recruiter looking to fill your internship/job openings in sustainable finance, impact investing, ESG, corporate sustainability, social entrepreneurship, etc. with well-trained, talented, and passionate graduate students?
- Contact us at [email protected]! We will be most happy to share your internship and job opportunities with our graduate (Masters and PhD) students and alumni.
- Join us for our upcoming SIRI Sustainable Investing Career Fair on September 16th, 2025! RSVP to join us.
- Visit the “Engage with Us” tab to explore additional ways how to connect, support, and engage with the Sustainable Investing Research Initiative. We look forward to hearing from you!
SIRI Career Pathways Curriculum Guidance
The SIRI Career Pathways Curriculum Guidance is intended to provide guidance in course selection.
SIPA students from across programs and concentrations may be interested in pursuing careers in the broader field of sustainable investing, ranging from sustainable finance, impact investing, project finance, impact measurement and management, ESG reporting, DEI, corporate sustainability, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, etc. Students who seek positions in the broader sustainable investing space bring diverse experiences and aspirations to their career development efforts. To help you plan your curriculum, we have developed several career pathways with suggested courses.
Click here to view the guidance document.