Intern, Corporate Business Initiatives

Invenergy • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Business Initiatives team partners across the organization to support high-priority initiatives that span strategy, finance, analytics, to aid executive decision-making. The team works closely with senior leadership and functional groups (e.g. development, operations, and finance) to evaluate opportunities, develop insights, and support initiatives that maximize portfolio value and enable long-term growth. Typical work includes supporting enterprise-level priorities, financial and portfolio modeling, business case development, dashboarding executive-level materials, and ad-hoc problem solving on complex, cross-functional topics. This role is ideal for a highly motivated student interested in corporate strategy, finance, energy infrastructure, or large-scale capital-intensive businesses. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to real-world strategic decision-making, work directly with a senior manager, and collaborate with stakeholders across the company. Responsibilities will evolve over the course of the internship based on project needs and the intern’s interests and strengths.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor's degree program, majoring in Finance, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated interest in strategy, finance, or analytics.
• Ability to work full-time in office during the internship period (summer).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with changing priorities.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with financial modeling is a plus
• Experience with PowerPoint, PowerBi, Tableu or similar tools for creating clear, professional presentations
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts quickly
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and financial analyses related to corporate initiatives, portfolio optimization, and investment decisions
• Build and maintain Excel-based models, trackers, and summary analyses
• Assist with development of executive-level presentations and briefing materials
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to support strategic recommendations
• Help synthesize complex information into clear, concise insights for leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects involving data analysis, scenario evaluation, and process improvement

Benefits

• Exposure to enterprise-level strategy and finance work
• Direct mentorship from a senior manager and visibility into leadership decision-making
• Experience working on real initiatives with tangible business impact
• A strong foundation for future roles in strategy, finance, consulting, or energy/infrastructure sectors
• Interns may be eligible to contribute to a 401k.

What This Job Offers

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