Strategic Risk Leader — Hybrid, Sr./Lead

NiSource Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Strategy and Risk Consultant at Senior or Lead level for a hybrid role with three days in office.

The position focuses on translating complex challenges into actionable insights and leading cross-functional projects to drive strategic decisions under uncertainty. The role requires Excel-based modeling, economic and econometric analysis, and clear communication to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related discipline (or equivalent).
• Experience using Excel to analyze data and build models.
• Experience applying economic, statistical, and econometric concepts and methods.
• 2+ years of relevant experience (4-6 years for Lead).
• Ability to produce accurate work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Performs industry, competitor, and customer analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Tracks, validates, and reports on initiative performance with risk insights.
• Builds Excel-based models to analyze data and support decision-making under uncertainty.
• Utilizes risk management tools to support enterprise risk integration.
• Identifies issues, frames opportunities, and develops practical solutions.
• Supports development of materials for executive presentations.
• Leads assigned project tasks and coordinates resources while escalating risks.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Economic concepts

Statistical methods

Econometrics

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

NiSource Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Strategy and Risk Consultant at Senior or Lead level for a hybrid role with three days in office.

The position focuses on translating complex challenges into actionable insights and leading cross-functional projects to drive strategic decisions under uncertainty. The role requires Excel-based modeling, economic and econometric analysis, and clear communication to executives.