Associé, Stratégie (H/F)

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

As an Associate on the Strategy team, you will support high-priority strategic initiatives across the company and help inform enterprise-level decision-making. You will work across functions to evaluate growth opportunities, solve complex business problems, identify value-creation opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

We are looking for a strategic thinker who moves comfortably between high-level framing and detailed analysis, thrives in ambiguity, and brings structure to evolving business questions. Success in this role requires a deeply collaborative approach, along with strong business judgment, curiosity, a bias toward action, and the ability to influence without authority.

This position is on-site at Invenergy's headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, policy, competitive, and financial analyses, including business case development, to inform strategy, investment priorities, and business performance.
• Evaluate new growth opportunities, business models, strategic partnerships, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Support annual strategic planning processes, including development of strategic priorities, key initiatives, and monitoring metrics.
• Drive cross-functional strategic projects that address important business questions. This includes coordinating across teams, tracking progress, and resolving issues.
• Structure ambiguous problems into clear workstreams, identify key drivers, and synthesize findings into practical recommendations.
• Develop presentations, memos, and executive-ready materials that clearly communicate insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to a high-performing team culture through strong ownership, sound judgment, and effective collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, investment banking, project finance, FP&A, or a similarly analytical role. Minimum 2+ years with advanced degree.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including financial modeling, Excel, and data visualization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down complex and ambiguous issues into structured analyses and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex ideas and present to executive-level audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility across teams and functions.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, strategy, investment banking, project finance, FP&A, or a similarly analytical role.
• Experience in the energy sector, power markets, infrastructure, or an adjacent industry.
• Experience supporting senior executives on strategic planning, board materials, or major cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Proficiency in (or demonstrated aptitude to learn and apply) technology and visualization tools, including GenAI/LLMs, VBA, Python, and PowerBI.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect detailed analysis to broader business implications.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Base Pay

$103,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.