Graduate Rotational Analyst - M&A and Risk

SupportFinity™; Princeton (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

401K

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

SupportFinity™ in Princeton, Texas is looking for a Graduate Rotational Analyst focused on M&A and Risk. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, as well as a bachelor's degree in finance or economics. You will participate in a 2-year rotation program developing critical skills for your future career.

The role requires a commitment to delivering quality results in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on teamwork. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation including benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduated no longer than 6 months ago
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling or business analysis
• Demonstrated interest in corporate finance and/or the energy industry

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on M&A transactions and strategy projects
• Develop and maintain complex financial models for decision making
• Prepare recommendations to be presented to senior management

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Graduate Rotational Analyst - M&A and Risk

NRG Energy | Posted Mar 14

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Full-time

Master (>10 yrs)

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

Graduate Rotation Program

We take great pride in the development and offerings included in our Graduate Rotation Program. Our Graduate Rotation Program consists of 2 one-year rotations within different departments of NRG. The program is focused on developing the future leaders of our business. It provides the opportunity to work in two different roles across the business, while benefiting from a wide support network of colleagues, a direct line manager and the Talent Development Team. Our aim is to help you build your strengths and gain skills that can be used as your career progresses.

(M&A) - Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Key responsibilities will include evaluation of potential transactions, financial modeling, PowerPoint presentations to senior management, strategic research and competitive analysis, as well as other responsibilities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support on a variety of M&A transactions, strategy projects and venture capital investments.
• Develop, maintain and/or review complex financial models (including valuation and sensitivity analyses) to support decision making for investments and M&A activities.
• Ensure that all assumptions and modeling techniques are appropriate and reasonable and confirm that model accurately reflects the terms and conditions contained in key project documentation.
• Work closely with business units, tax, accounting, various technical teams and advisors to prepare detailed forecast of profit and loss, cash flows and balance sheet for acquisition or investment targets.
• Monitor competitive landscape, be able to assess implications for NRG and communicate salient points to the team and management as needed.
• Assist in determination of key value drivers of NRG’s corporate valuation.
• Assist in evaluation of a variety of financial structures necessary to support contemplated transactions.
• Prepare recommendations to be presented to senior management.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence for contemplated transactions.
• Assist in providing data for NRG earnings releases and other corporate functions, such as meetings of the Board of Directors and executive leadership.
• Create and maintain reports summarizing the ongoing performance of venture capital portfolio and strategic investments.
• Assist in providing regular updates of key corporate valuation metrics including performing financial analysis to determine present and future financial performance.
• Complete ad‑hoc projects and create reports as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or closely related field strongly preferred.
• Graduated no longer than 6 months ago
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling or business analysis.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate finance and/or the energy industry.
• Strong quantitative skills with a finance or statistical background.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in an open office team setting and matrix organization.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work in a results‑oriented, project‑driven, fast‑paced, real‑time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints
• Aggressive self‑starter with an attention to detail
• Work in high‑pressure dynamic environment with aggressive multiple deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Hybrid role. Time split between remote (from home) and in the office.
• May require extended hours due to project deliverables.

The base hourly range for this position is: $20 - $70. The base hourly range above represents the low and high end of the hourly range for this position. Actual hourly rates will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program‑specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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