Financial Analyst Co-Op
ScottMadden · Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
Business Consulting and Services · 201-500 employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst Co-op will develop and update financial models and economic analyses to support client filings and regulatory initiatives. They will also conduct detailed research on utility risk factors and regulatory precedents while auditing expert testimony for accuracy.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should be pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are required.
Full description
FINANCIAL ANALYST CO-OP
Are you passionate about using research to navigate complex regulatory environments and influence industry strategies? ScottMadden, a premier management consulting firm, is seeking a driven candidate to join our Rates & Regulatory Practice as a Financial Analyst Co-op on the Regulatory Cost of Capital team. This is your opportunity to apply critical thinking in analyzing financial and economic data in support of regulatory and utility-focused initiatives while gaining broad exposure to important issues in the energy and water industries.
About ScottMadden With offices in Raleigh, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Framingham, MA, ScottMadden partners with clients to deliver innovative, results-driven solutions. Our Rates & Regulatory Practice focuses on utility regulation and strategy, addressing issues such as rate design, cost allocation, decarbonization, and regulatory compliance.
The Culture
ScottMadden is an inclusive, tight-knit community of professionals where both collaboration and individual performance are rewarded. Initiative and creativity are recognized and valued. Our culture is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Employees build relationships that extend beyond the office and are always willing to help one another to ensure the work for our clients is done right.
ScottMadden is an ideal place to make your mark and take your career to the next level. Co-ops get to know the ScottMadden culture, participate in a variety of internal activities such as First Friday lunch-and-learns and Community of Practice (CoP) meetings. In addition, you will work with an onboarding ambassador who will help guide your co-op journey and answer any questions you might have during your time with us.
What You’ll Do As a Financial Analyst Co-op, you’ll be an integral part of our project teams, gaining hands-on experience with meaningful assignments. You will work closely with other members of the firm to complete client engagements. Our engagements are driven by client needs which means co-ops will work on a variety of projects for numerous clients over the co-op period. Co-ops will conduct detailed analysis using economic and financial market data to support client filings. Co-ops will gain theoretical and practical exposure to finance, with emphasis on measuring and assessing risk.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and updating financial models and economic analyses in Excel
- Obtaining and organizing data supporting a financial model twice monthly
- Research related to various topics, including, but not limited to regulatory precedent, utility risk factors, and economic trends
- Developing a slide deck to present before the Rates & Regulatory practice
- Auditing analyses and expert testimony to ensure accuracy.
What Makes You an Ideal Candidate We’re looking for driven individuals with a passion for solving complex problems and a commitment to excellence. Preferred qualifications include:
- Pursuing a degree in in finance, managerial or cost accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field with a GPA of 3.2 or above
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
- Excellent spreadsheet, analytical, writing and communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple competing projects
- Interest in energy, utilities, or policy is a plus
Location This co-op position is hybrid in nature, requiring up to 1 – 2 days per week in our Framingham, MA office. Candidates should have reliable transportation to be considered for the role.
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Work Authorization Requirement
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, as ScottMadden does not provide visa sponsorship.
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