Strategy and Risk Integration Manager

• We are looking to hire someone to work in either our Columbus, Ohio or Merrillville, Indiana office on a hybrid schedule (2 days a week in office-moving to 3 days a week in office in September)

• Team is looking for a detail oriented self-starter with strong financial acumen and data analytic skills who is excited to take challenges and turn them into solutions.

• This is a new role on a new team that will be at the forefront of key business decisions.

Job Summary

The Risk, Insurance, Strategy, for the Enterprise (RISE) team helps NiSource make decisions under uncertainty. The team leverages its integrated capabilities and expertise to deliver comprehensive analyses and innovative solutions across the enterprise. The Strategy and Risk Integration Manager will drive segment level initiatives that involve a variety of cross-functional project teams and members in order to advance NiSource's strategy. The manager would also provide primary consultative support in the application of NiSource Enterprise Risk Management frameworks to current and future NiSource initiatives

They partner with RISE senior leadership as well as segment leadership in Electric, Gas or Corporate in order to address current and future issues facing our business environment across NiSource. They will drive to closure specific projects related to regulatory strategy, risk, and insurance. They will maintain an external perspective of industry best practices.

Essential Functions

• Lead or manage the strategic planning process for segment (Electric, Gas or Corporate) initiatives and provide an enterprise-wide perspective on the impact of those initiatives to NiSource

• Develop insightful business analysis that evaluates the financial, market, and regulatory environments through the lens of customers and other stakeholders

• Collaborate with senior management leadership to develop topical content and material for executive and board level presentations

• Support scenario analysis centered around impact of industry uncertainties on NiSource business outlook and assess the viability of various strategic responses

• Lead and/or support cross-functional teams to facilitate deep dive analyses into high value issues and develop set of actionable alternatives for decision makers.

• Perform analyses to evaluate the opportunity and the risks of capital investments decisions, e.g., in the context of electric grid modernization investment strategy generation transition strategy or customer decarbonization

• Leverage strategy analysis tools e.g. (SWOT analysis) and market trends to identify strategies and initiatives to address desired NiSource objectives

• Drive the integration and adoption of enterprise risk management framework and practices within the electric segment

• Support business risk owners and the enterprise risk management team in developing Risk Management Committee topical analysis around key segment risks and initiatives

• Develop a solid understanding and perspective primarily through research on major industry trends, and their potential implications for NiSource

• Collect, analyze and interpret data to form externally informed, actionable insights and outlooks that can be used to support the formulation and refinement of NiSource strategy

• Proactively monitor, track, interpret and share key industry, regulatory and technology trends to guide leadership in decision making.

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Solid understanding of the electric and gas utility industry trends/challenges, and the regulatory environment

• Strong analytic and financial modeling skills, with understanding of how to link strategies to financial plans and utilize research and analysis to develop innovative insights and drive actionable results

• Demonstrated ability to structure, analyze and present decision focused alternatives

• Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and problem solving in ambiguous environments

• Demonstrated ability to see and understand the big picture

• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate across functions

• Demonstrated ability to develop clear and logical presentations

• Advanced business modeling and decision analysis skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proactive work style and ability to work independently and manage cross-functional activities with limited oversight

• Technical background in Audit, Risk management or Compliance

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• MBA, or similar advance degree

• Previous experience at a regulated utility

• 7+ years of applicable business experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Upon Hire

• Professional Engineer (PE) License Upon Hire

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.​

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range*:

$110,200.00 - $165,300.00

*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience , as well as internal pay equity .

Posting Start Date:

2025-06-11

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-06-25

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.