Origination Analyst

DTE Energy • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Origination Analyst supports the commercial origination team by providing market research, analytical support, transaction evaluation, and customer engagement assistance. This entry-level role offers exposure to physical and financial energy markets, customer development activities, structured transactions, and commercial strategy. The successful candidate will work closely with Originators, Traders, Risk Management, and Operations to identify, evaluate, and develop business opportunities. This position is designed as a developmental role with the opportunity to progress into an Originator position through demonstrated commercial aptitude, market knowledge, relationship-building skills, and transaction execution capabilities. This role is intended to provide a pathway into an Origination position. Through coaching, mentorship, and practical commercial experience, the incumbent will gain exposure to: Customer relationship management, Commercial negotiations, Transaction structuring, Market and fundamental analysis, Risk management concepts, Business development strategy, Contract review and execution processes. Individuals demonstrating strong performance and commercial aptitude may advance into an Origination role with progressively increasing levels of customer responsibility and transaction ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field, required by the start date.
• Zero to three years of professional experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings, industry conferences, and commercial development activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong business acumen and professional presence.
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Interest in energy markets, commodities trading, business development, and commercial strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret market data and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow in a commercial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and relationship-building capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant internships, co-op experience, energy market exposure, or commercial experience preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools, visualization platforms, or programming languages such as Python, SQL, or VBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support originators and applicable traders in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing new business opportunities across energy and commodity markets.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop and maintain analytical models used to assess transaction economics, market exposures, and customer value propositions.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, customer presentations, pricing analyses, and transaction summaries.
• Support the structuring and valuation of physical and financial energy transactions.
• Monitor energy market fundamentals, regulatory developments, industry news, and economic conditions that may impact commercial opportunities.
• Compile and analyze customer, market, and transactional data to support origination strategies and business development activities.
• Partner with Trading, Risk Management, Credit, Legal, and Operations teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Maintain customer, prospect, and transaction information within designated systems and databases.
• Assist with customer meetings, conference participation, and business development activities as needed.
• Develop an understanding of Energy Trading products, services, risk management offerings, and commercial objectives.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, tasks, and special projects as requested by commercial leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level