Sr. Associate, Corporate Strategy

About the Role Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy plays a central role in shaping and executing the strategic direction of Leeward Renewable Energy. The position partners closely with senior leadership and business unit leaders on market intelligence, growth strategy and management, process and technology optimization, and strategic initiative definition, business cases, and implementation. Responsibilities Strategy Development & Analysis: Lead discrete components of enterprise and business unit strategy development, from establishing strategic theses through final recommendation. Self‑direct research and analysis agendas to support C‑suite decisions, including market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and scenario modeling. Perform complex financial and strategic modeling with limited supervision, synthesizing findings into clear narratives. Support reporting on LRE’s corporate objectives and KPIs. Market Intelligence & Industry Insight: Lead LRE’s market intelligence processes. Monitor shifts across North American renewable energy markets, including regulatory changes, emerging technologies, policy developments, and evolving customer and offtake trends. Translate macro and sector‑level intelligence into actionable strategic implications. Recommend changes to LRE’s growth strategy. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Run LRE’s Build Plan process, including outreach to functions, data collection, quality assurance, and analysis. Lead monthly leadership meetings to drive alignment and manage risk related to key investments. Support maintenance of corporate valuation model, engage business unit directors and C‑suite, conduct external outreach, and collaborate across finance, development, legal, and commercial teams. Communication & Stakeholder Influence: Structure and present high‑quality analyses and recommendations through the CCO reporting structure and broadly. Exercise discretion in framing insights to senior audiences. Team & Initiative Leadership: May lead project teams or guide junior staff on strategy initiatives and workstreams. Support implementation of strategic initiatives, coordinating across functions and tracking progress. Qualifications 4–6 years of professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or market research. 1–3 years of direct renewable energy industry experience required; adjacent clean energy or infrastructure experience encouraged. Bachelor’s Degree required; preference for Business, Economics, Finance, or Environmental Management/Sustainability. MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Strong command of financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and strategy frameworks. Deep familiarity with North American renewable energy markets, policy landscape, and competitive dynamics. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Self‑starter, able to manage multiple workstreams independently and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. High intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI; Python or SQL is a plus. Must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for an employment visa. Employer visa sponsorship is not available. Equal Employment Opportunity Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leeward Energy