Regulated and Emerging Markets Associate

Job description

 
About Schneider Electric
Based in Louisville, Ky., Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services (ESS) division addresses clients’ diverse energy and sustainability management needs. Experts within the division provide integrated solutions to meet clients energy supply, demand and sustainability challenges. With an expanding global footprint, Energy & Sustainability Services includes a team of more than 2,000 energy professionals in offices around the globe.
 
Position Summary: 
Responsible for research and analysis of regulated markets in a specified geographic area.  This includes ongoing and in-depth research of utilities, regulatory bodies and opportunities in assigned market area.  In an effort to keep clients/accounts optimally positioned, the Associate will proactively seek, identify and recommend savings opportunities related to rate choice, service level, tax exemption, power factor, rebates, incentives, etc.  Furthermore, the Associate will respond to triggering events by performing necessary analysis. 
 
Character Requirements:
Integrity:  Interacts effectively with other disciplines, companies, utilities, transporters, regulators, and internal and external clients.
Flexibility: Responds promptly to changes in marketplace.  Adjusts readily to changes in direction, customer demands, work priorities, while working to achieve corporate goals.
Initiative: Analyzes changing market and customer conditions and initiates appropriate response.  Takes responsibility; self-motivated.
Creativity: Proposes new ways to challenge status quo, comes up with new ways of executing, new products/services, etc.
Decisiveness: Identifies issues, obtains and analyzes relevant information, draws valid conclusions, leading to effective decisions which are consistent with mgmt strategy and practice.
Orderliness: Practices effective time management and efficient organization of information to achieve established goals.
 
Position responsibilities:
Learn processes tasks and tools needed to perform competently in the Regulated Market Analyst function.
Create and maintain rate libraries for designated geographic assignment (to include rate requirements, rate schedules, as well as utility summary and highlights).
Perform site and account level analysis related to rate choice, level of service, power factor, meter aggregation, voltage upgrades, etc.
Perform regulatory research and analysis related to tax exemptions, rebates, incentives, etc.
Manage variances and exceptions elevated by Data Review Team.
Aggressively resolve discrepancies with utilities due to incorrect billing.
Formally convey recommendations in clear, concise, and professional manner; effectively communicate Schneider Electric’s expertise to internal and external clients.
Develop and maintain current Utility Profiles.
Prepare market specific Regulatory Updates on behalf of the regional team including timing studies, fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
Shadow in utility renegotiating efforts.
Continuous research of market areas for designated geographical assignment.
Perform ad hoc analyses within natural gas and electric power regulatory markets.
Mentor and assist in training new employees in proper analysis processes.
Adhere to Schneider Electric’s analysis processes.
Meet  Schneider Electric’s client-specific data needs (hard copy files and database).
Meet Schneider Electric’s work-flow tracking needs
Miscellaneous Corporate Projects on an “as needed” basis

Desired profile

 
Essential skills and qualifications:
 
- Bachelor’s degree
- Must demonstrate strong analytical skills, including ability to understand complex rate structures and independently obtain resolution on billing discrepancies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to excellent customer service internally and externally
- Must work well in a team environment and be able to build relationships with diverse groups and individuals
- Intermediate to proficient computer experience in Microsoft Office Products
- Ability to think outside the box in identifying new ideas to enhance/incorporate Schneider process/deliverables and to enhance efficiencies
- High commitment to company vision and values Preferred skills and qualifications:
- Technical and functional knowledge including extensive knowledge of utilities, rate structures, taxes and other energy services Benefits:
- A growing company with a positive industry reputation
- Recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand
- Entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Benefits which include 401(K), Bonus Plan, health, life, dental, vision insurance, short and long term disability, tuition reimbursement, and more
 
Care. Connect. Challenge. Commit.
Our values define our company. Who we are, our customer approach, how we do business, what it’s like to work here, and the kind of people we want to attract and retain. We care for our planet, our customers, our company, our team, and ourselves. We connect to customers and colleagues; we are open and respectful. We challenge others and embrace challenges ourselves. We commit to change by leading the change.
 
At Schneider Electric, because we value our employees, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, matching 401(k), training and development opportunities and much more. Join Schneider Electric and together, let’s make the most of your energy.