Lead Analyst – United Airlines Ventures

Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Key Responsibilities
As a United Airlines Ventures team member, the Lead Analyst will conduct industry research, build financial models, create presentation materials and help coordinate due diligence as we pursue investments in emerging and innovative technologies. This role will evaluate business use cases for startup and early-stage companies, primarily in emerging aerospace, aircraft, commercial, and other operational technologies that drive significant value and asymmetric return for the company.

• Work closely with both the Senior Manager, Director, and Managing Director of United Airlines Ventures to support all active deal negotiations
• Build, maintain and take ownership of three-statement financial and transactional models on target companies
• Manage/coordinate with primary business units that provide key operational and commercial use cases for emerging technologies and other support stakeholders throughout the company, including: Legal, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Accounting, Investor Relations, FP&A, and Tax
• Maintain competitive intelligence on industry trends regarding new technologies
• Research target companies/industries in emerging technologies
• Conduct scenario analysis for varied investment structures. Prepare concise and focused PowerPoint presentations
• Participate and lead introductory calls with management teams of target companies

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Ability to effectively communicate value propositions of different companies and technologies
• Strong background in financial and business strategy analysis
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 3+ years of experience in either the airline industry or financial analysis
• Ability to distill complex topics
• Prior experience in a finance, strategy, or consulting organization

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• MBA in a related field

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.
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