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Open Date 12/20/2023 Requisition Number PRN37256B Job Title Business Data Analyst Sr Working Title Energy Accelerator Financial Analyst Job Grade G FLSA Code Computer Employee Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 00642 - Technology Licensing Office Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $85,000 to $115,300 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary The Energy Accelerator is looking for a highly motivated person to serve as a Financial Analyst - to assist in the analysis and commercialization of University energy technologies. Working directly with the Managing Director of the accelerator, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for researching, compiling, and analyzing information on the technologies and market conditions to identify opportunities, provide recommendations, and prepare business plans for Accelerator start ups. Strong analytical, research, financial modeling, due diligence, and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to process and disseminate information effectively required.
Responsibilities - Participate in the review and prioritization of potential products and market opportunities. Coordinate with founding teams and the Managing Director to assist in developing commercialization strategy, business plans, financial models, and pitch decks.
- Support Managing Director in preparing University Startups to pitch for angel, seed or venture capital including conducting research on target market size, industry trends and competitive analysis.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research to support informed economic decision-making.
- Research and compile information related to market trends, product demand, customer demographics, existing competitors, pipeline technologies, market geography, and potential competitive advantages utilizing search engines, market databases, and other business research tools.
- Summarize and analyze data with recommendations related to research findings.
- Provide support in identifying related funding opportunities.
- Obtain feedback from subject matter experts regarding opportunity potential and recommended development/strategy.
- Communicate clearly with founders to ensure close coordination and informed decision making.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of experience in the field or in a related area required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Six years of experience as a financial analyst preferred, or, in the energy sector.
- Ability to translate complex concepts and methodologies into easily understood language.
- Professional or technical writing experience a bonus. Experience analyzing market trends or new products preferred.
- Bachelor's or Masters degree in, Finance, Economics, Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations or other business field preferred.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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