Associate, Corporate Strategy

Overview

Conduct market, competitive, and emerging trend analysis to support NRG’s corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• sector events
• strategic planning
• market assessment
• presentation reports
• trend analysis
• analytical support

Tasks

-Attend relevant sector events to build network and better understand potential opportunities for NRG -Support the annual strategic planning process on an as needed basis -Contribute to the development market, competitive, and opportunity assessments aligned with NRG’s mission and vision -Translate findings into clear, compelling presentations and reports for senior audiences -Support the Discovery & Innovation function on an as needed basis -Provide deep dive analysis and insights on emerging trends, sectors and technologies relevant to NRG’s future growth -Provide ad hoc analytical and project support for internal teams

Requirements

• powerpoint
• excel
• power bi
• tableau
• bachelor’s
• 1-3 years

What You Bring

-Located in Princeton, NJ or Houston, TX office -1-3 years of work experience on a fast-paced, analytics-driven team -Experience conducting research, managing data and generating insights -Proactive self-starter with ability to navigate ambiguity -Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel -Strong analytical and critical thinking -Team player with ability to collaborate to ensure analysis robustness -Ability to create high-impact presentations with clear articulation of key messages -Corporate strategy, management consulting, private equity or venture capital experience -Bachelor’s degree -Data driven approach to problem solving -Naturally curious and inquisitive; willing to think outside the box -Ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful insights -Experience in energy, consumer service and/or technology sectors -Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau

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Benefits

-Hybrid workforce segmentation; 3 days per week in office

About Nrg Energy

-Built a vast energy generation portfolio—from coal, gas, oil and nuclear plants to wind, solar farms and battery storage. -Operates across the US and Canada under brands like Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy and Vivint. -Provides electricity, energy management, HVAC and home services through cloud-based platforms and smart-home integration. -Trades power, natural gas and environmental commodities, employing advanced analytics and financial instruments. -Unusual fact: it spearheaded the first privately-funded EV charging network (EVgo) before spinning it off.

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