Associate, Strategy

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, policy, competitive, and financial analyses, including business case development, to inform strategy, investment priorities, and business performance.
• Evaluate new growth opportunities, business models, strategic partnerships, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Support annual strategic planning processes, including development of strategic priorities, key initiatives, and monitoring metrics.
• Drive cross-functional strategic projects that address important business questions. This includes coordinating across teams, tracking progress, and resolving issues.
• Structure ambiguous problems into clear workstreams, identify key drivers, and synthesize findings into practical recommendations.
• Develop presentations, memos, and executive-ready materials that clearly communicate insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to a high-performing team culture through strong ownership, sound judgment, and effective collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, investment banking, project finance, FP&A, or a similarly analytical role.
• Minimum 2+ years with advanced degree.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including financial modeling, Excel, and data visualization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down complex and ambiguous issues into structured analyses and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex ideas and present to executive-level audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility across teams and functions.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, strategy, investment banking, project finance, FP&A, or a similarly analytical role.
• Experience in the energy sector, power markets, infrastructure, or an adjacent industry.
• Experience supporting senior executives on strategic planning, board materials, or major cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Proficiency in (or demonstrated aptitude to learn and apply) technology and visualization tools, including GenAI/LLMs, VBA, Python, and PowerBI.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect detailed analysis to broader business implications.
• Able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

Base Pay: $103,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD
Annual Bonus: 20% - 30%

Schedule

This position is on-site at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.