Analyst – Digital/Commercial Relationship

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company

that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning

14 countries

, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the

Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators

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Great Place to Work

, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly

ranked #1 globally

in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with

$12.7B in revenues in 2023

, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to

25 million customers worldwide.

As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as

24/7 carbon-free energy

for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The

Analyst – Digital/Commercial Relationship

will serve as a key liaison between the

AES Clean Energy Digital Team

and the

Commercial Team

, supporting the Digital/Commercial Business Relationship Manager (BRM). This role is responsible for

capturing, analyzing, and prioritizing digital demands

from commercial stakeholders, with a strong focus on enabling growth, efficiency, and innovation in the energy markets sector.

The Analyst will be instrumental in

advising AES CE Commercial stakeholders

, shaping high-level digital requirements, building initial business cases, and ensuring that digital initiatives align with

global corporate guidelines

. This role will also work hands-on with systems such as

Salesforce

,

Allegro

, and other energy market platforms, ensuring optimal use and integration to support commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Commercial Partnership & Demand Management

- Conduct workshops with the Commercial team to deeply understand business needs, market dynamics, and operational challenges.

- Serve as the voice of the commercial customer within the Digital organization, ensuring their priorities are understood and addressed.

- Translate business requirements into high-level digital solutions, aligned with AES Clean Energy’s strategic objectives.

- Digital Solution Development & Delivery

- Develop business cases, solution roadmaps, and proof-of-concept pilots for new technologies.

- Identify and evaluate market solutions, leveraging tools like Salesforce and Allegro to enhance commercial workflows and decision-making.

- Ensure energy market system enhancements meet business expectations and regulatory requirements.

- Project & Agile Delivery Management

- Apply Agile methodologies to plan, execute, and deliver digital initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams.

- Collaborate with corporate IT and external vendors to implement, test, and roll out new platforms or features.

- Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops, retrospectives, and performance reviews.

- Training, Adoption & Support

- Provide training to commercial teams to enhance adoption of technology and foster a digital-first mindset.

- Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolutions with technical teams.

- Monitor and ensure the quality of digital services delivered to the Commercial team.

Required Skills & Experience

- Industry Knowledge:

- Strong understanding of energy markets, commercial operations, and trading/scheduling processes.

- Experience with Salesforce CRM and Allegro ETRM platforms, with the ability to advise on best practices and enhancements.

- Technical & Project Skills:

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology for delivering digital projects.

- Experience developing business cases, project roadmaps, and proof-of-concept evaluations.

- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to liaise between business and technical stakeholders.

- Interpersonal & Strategic Skills:

- Ability to build credibility and trust with commercial leaders.

- Strong communication and presentation skills, able to convey technical concepts in business terms.

- Skilled in conflict resolution, stakeholder alignment, and collaborative problem-solving.

- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

This is a hybrid role based in Houston, Texas

, requiring close collaboration with both on-site commercial teams and corporate/global digital teams. The Analyst will be a

key enabler of commercial growth

through digital innovation, ensuring AES Clean Energy remains competitive in the evolving energy marketplace.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.