Business Analyst - Corporate Strategy

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things. Job SummaryLocation: Detroit, MI DTE Energy is one of the largest diversified utilities in the United States and a Fortune 500 company. It is comprised of regulated utility and non-utility businesses. Our two regulated utilities (DTE Electric and DTE Gas) serve more than 3 million customers in Southeastern Michigan. Our non-utility businesses include DTE Energy Trading and DTE Vantage. DTE Energy is one of the largest diversified utilities in the United States and a Fortune 500 company. It is comprised of regulated utility and non-utility businesses. Our two regulated utilities (DTE Electric and DTE Gas) serve more than 3 million customers in Southeastern Michigan. Our non-utility businesses include DTE Energy Trading and DTE Vantage. DTE Energy is seeking ambitious, energetic individuals to join its Corporate Strategy group. The group is comprised of former consultants from top-tier strategy firms, investment bankers, finance professionals, and recent MBA graduates. The group is led by the VP of Corporate Strategy who reports to DTE’s Sr VP of Corporate Strategy and Regulatory Affairs and is an important feeder of top talent for the company. Key AccountabilitiesThe Corporate Strategy group works with all of DTE’s businesses to address the complex challenges facing the energy industry today. The Business Analyst role includes ownership for discrete pieces of work, from quantitative analysis to development of insights and communication to group and company leadership. This role offers candidates strong mentorship, skill development, and career opportunities. Examples include: Understanding industry trends and their implications for DTE, e.g., by assessing in the impact of new technologies like distributed energy resources on the company’s operations and bottom line Analyzing the value and the risks of major capital investments, such as the rebuilding of the electric grid and developing DTE’s long-term technology investment strategy Supporting corporate-level M&A activity, most recently running the Separation Management Office during DTE’s recent spin-off of DT Midstream Driving efforts to transform our operations, through cost and rate benchmarking and by driving efforts to improve productivity and work management processes in our operating businesses; and Facilitating senior management’s strategic planning process, including the preparation of the annual strategic Board offsite discussions This group has also become an important feeder of top talent for the company

Requirements

Quantitative undergraduate degree (e.g., engineering, economics, finance or similar) from an accredited college or university
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels, both within and outside the company

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical (incl. spreadsheet modeling) and problem-solving skills
A record of strong academic achievement
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to deliver results against tight timelines
High level of integrity, accountability and confidence
Exposure to and interest in the energy industry a plus

Responsibilities

Understanding industry trends and their implications for DTE, e.g., by assessing in the impact of new technologies like distributed energy resources on the company’s operations and bottom line
Analyzing the value and the risks of major capital investments, such as the rebuilding of the electric grid and developing DTE’s long-term technology investment strategy
Supporting corporate-level M&A activity, most recently running the Separation Management Office during DTE’s recent spin-off of DT Midstream
Driving efforts to transform our operations, through cost and rate benchmarking and by driving efforts to improve productivity and work management processes in our operating businesses
Facilitating senior management’s strategic planning process, including the preparation of the annual strategic Board offsite discussions

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