Business Development Analyst / Sr.

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a senior financial professional to perform financial analyses for investment decisions and expansion opportunities within its natural gas pipeline segment.

The role includes budgeting, monitoring, and reporting on the financial progress of ongoing expansion projects. The candidate will serve as the subject matter expert in financial modeling, interacting with senior decision makers to present inputs and resolutions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business related field, preferably accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience with at least 1 year in a role that has afforded financial modeling experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the energy business and pipeline economics.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Understand, create, and maintain financial models for expansions and acquisitions, including thorough research of targets.
• Facilitate the due diligence process of potential transactions.
• Budget, monitor, and report on actual and forecasted spending related to expansion projects.
• Prepare presentation materials for senior management related to expansion projects and transactions.
• Develop understanding of Kinder Morgan's gas pipeline segment and appropriate transactions for each business unit.
• Learn core transaction documents (purchase agreements, disclosure schedules) and assist in deal structuring.
• Grow responsibilities within the group, including leading deals with limited supervision.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Energy industry knowledge

Presentations

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What We Are Looking For

This position will have responsibility for performing financial analyses for investment decisions and expansion opportunities that would complement Kinder Morgan's natural gas pipeline business segment. Additionally, the position will be responsible for budgeting, managing, and reporting on the financial progress of ongoing expansion projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide analytical, deal structure, and other support to the gas pipeline commercial organization with respect to potential transactions. This position reports to the commercial organization and will serve as the subject matter expert in financial modeling, ensuring expansion projects meet the company’s return targets, and collaborating on investment decisions. In addition, this position has meaningful interaction with Senior decision makers in the company, including at the President and C-suite level. The candidate should be comfortable explaining modeling inputs, cultivating relationships, and providing resolutions directly to these senior executives. Increasing levels of trust and exposure will be earned by consistent demonstration of expertise, ownership, and responsibility.

What We Are Looking For

This position will have responsibility for performing financial analyses for investment decisions and expansion opportunities that would complement Kinder Morgan's natural gas pipeline business segment. Additionally, the position will be responsible for budgeting, managing, and reporting on the financial progress of ongoing expansion projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide analytical, deal structure, and other support to the gas pipeline commercial organization with respect to potential transactions. This position reports to the commercial organization and will serve as the subject matter expert in financial modeling, ensuring expansion projects meet the company’s return targets, and collaborating on investment decisions. In addition, this position has meaningful interaction with Senior decision makers in the company, including at the President and C-suite level. The candidate should be comfortable explaining modeling inputs, cultivating relationships, and providing resolutions directly to these senior executives. Increasing levels of trust and exposure will be earned by consistent demonstration of expertise, ownership, and responsibility.

What You Will Do

The position requires the incumbent:

• Understand, create, and maintain financial models for potential expansions and acquisitions, including thorough research and understanding of the potential target
• Facilitate the due diligence process of potential transactions
• Budget, monitor, and report on actual and forecasted spending related to ongoing expansion projects
• Prepare presentation materials for senior management related to expansion projects and associated transactions
• Develop an understanding of Kinder Morgan's gas pipeline segment and, through that lens, the types of transactions that are appropriate for each business unit
• Develop an understanding of the various core transaction documents (purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, etc.) related to reach transaction
• Develop skills that allow the candidate to take on greater responsibility both within the group on a day-to-day basis and on individual deals, including managing aspects of a potential transaction with limited or no supervision; structuring deals; generating original transaction ideas; and other duties as assigned
• Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge
• Job Level will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience

What You Need

Education Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in business related field, preferably accounting or finance. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in engineering augmented with significant experience in accounting and finance will be considered as well.
• 5 years of relevant experience with at least 1 year of experience in a role that has afforded financial modeling experience

Required Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

• The successful candidate will possess above average analytical and communication skills, demonstrate an interest in business and finance, and will have some experience with commercial acquisitions, particularly in the energy field.
• Strong knowledge of financial theory and mathematics
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of the energy business
• General understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flow)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the proven ability to present to senior management
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point
• A general interest in investing
• Strong self-motivation

Preferred

• Graduate business degree (MBA, MS Finance or Accounting)
• CFA or equivalent
• Significant commercial experience including negotiating agreements
• Investment Banking experience

Additional Information/details

• Will carry a cell phone and respond as needed during work and non-working hours
• Limited domestic travel required (up to 5%), currently expected to be within North America
• Work hours are generally normal but odd and extreme work hours required on occasion
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.