MBA Summer Associate (Summer 2021)
Posted on: 18 Jan 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Description
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Inclusion and Diversity
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Learn more in the About Us section of our careers website.
As the MBA Summer Associate you will provide support to the CenterPoint's Strategic Planning group and other functions such as Investor Relations, Treasury, and Financial Planning & Analysis. Summer associates will be responsible for leading and delivering actionable insights on projects related to strategic planning, financial analysis of business decisions, M&A, and business case developments.
Specifically, you'll have the opportunity to:
Performs financial, economic, and strategic analysis for capital investment projects, often in conjunction with one of CenterPoint Energy's business units or business functions.
Analyzes the competitive landscape of the Company's current and potential future markets and benchmarks against industry best practices.
Analyzes growth initiatives and strategies that help the company increase earnings, including M&A activities.
Develops, and evaluates the attractiveness of, business cases with cross-functional teams.
Works with the team overseeing the assigned projects throughout the summer. Will likely also be assigned a mentor to assist in assessing the assigned project's critical issues, conducting the analysis, and making appropriate business recommendations.
Will also have the opportunity to meet and learn from senior leaders and executives through formal and informal meetings and events such as lunch-and-learn.
Make specific recommendations on his/her projects to the Strategic Planning, project's owner group(s), and to senior leaders in a final presentation.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree.
Currently enrolled in an accredited MBA program.
Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:
Finance Major or Minor preferred but not required.
Experience in the energy industry or other regulated industries are a plus
Job Location: Houston, TX
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
Company Overview?
Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Natural ???Gas
We sell and deliver natural gas to more than 4.5 million homes and businesses in eight states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota (including Minneapolis), Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas (including greater Houston area). We are investing in modernizing our natural gas infrastructure and are committed to eliminating cast-iron pipe in all our territories.
Electric Transmission?? and Distribution and Power Generation????
We maintain the wires, poles and electric infrastructure serving more than 2.5 million metered customers in the greater Houston area and in southwestern Indiana. We also own and operate nearly 1,300 megawatts of electric generation capacity in Indiana. We are committed to the reliable delivery of electricity generated from power plants and renewable energy resources to homes and businesses.
Competitive Energy Businesses??
Our competitive energy businesses include three areas: natural gas marketing and energy-related services; energy efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure modernization solutions; and construction and repair services for pipeline systems, primarily natural gas. Our competitive energy businesses’ footprint spans nearly 40 states.
CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plus®
?????For over 80 years, HSP has provided heating and cooling solutions for Minnesota homeowners. We proudly offer expert repair, along with service and maintenance plans, and professional sales for both gas and electric equipment.
CenterPoint Energy and HomeServe
We are partnering with HomeServe, a trusted nationwide provider of emergency home repair programs, in our natural gas markets in Texas and in Houston to offer our customers service repair plans that reduce the stress and expense from the unexpected. - See more at: https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/company-overview#sthash.Bs7wjgA1.dpuf
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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