Mba Leadership Development Program, Finance Strategy

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Finance

02-Jun-2023

Ref #: 20996

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Nearly 5,000 Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) flights take off every day, connecting people across more than 265 destinations on six continents with award-winning operational excellence, customer service, safety and innovation. As the leading global airline, Delta's mission is to create opportunities, foster understanding and expand horizons by connecting people and communities to each other and their potential. Delta's 75,000 employees believe our customers should never have to choose between seeing the world and saving the planet. Delta is leading the travel industry in building a foundation for sustainable aviation with its Flight to Net Zero, committing to science-based targets for carbon emissions aligned with the Paris Agreements. And we are taking action to make travel more diverse, equitable and inclusive, reflecting the cultures and identities of the world we serve.

Our people lead the way in delivering a world-class customer experience, and we're continuing to ensure the future of travel is personalized, enjoyable and stress-free. Our people's genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and respected across every point of their journey with us. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.

FINANCE AT DELTA

Finance roles at Delta can be grouped broadly into two categories: corporate and divisional. Corporate finance departments evaluate strategic investments or opportunities, forecast and analyze expenses enterprise wide, and handle external reporting. Divisional finance departments serve as a strategic partner to the business units they support, helping the division manage revenues and expenses and achieve their goals. Associates will rotate between both Corporate and Divisional Finance roles while in the two-year program. Upon completion, MBA Associates have the option to work in the following areas:

CORPORATE FINANCE

• Flight Profitability
• Corporate Real Estate
• Fuel Management
• Financial Planning
• Treasury Capital Markets
• Capital Planning
• Corporate Development
• Investor Relations

DIVISIONAL FINANCE

• IT Finance
• Flight Operations
• In-Flight Services
• Reservations
• Technical Operations
• Marketing
• Cargo
• Airport Customer Service

About The Program

The Finance Strategy MBA Leadership Development Program consists of a summer associate internship program and a full-time associate program within the Finance Division. Roles provide program participants interesting, meaningful, and challenging work with a supportive leadership team committed to their professional growth and development.

Full-time associates complete two one-year rotations in Corporate Finance or Divisional roles.

MBA Associates are offered numerous opportunities to learn about their functional areas as well as other parts of the organization and are encouraged to attend speaker events with company executives to gain insight into high level company strategy as well as gain exposure to senior leadership. Furthermore, several classroom and virtual training sessions are offered for continual development and growth of skills.

MBA Associates are eligible for future promotional opportunities after successful completion of the program.

WHAT DELTA OFFERS:

• Discounts on car rentals, cruises, hotels, and other airlines
• Team-oriented culture
• Broad and challenging career opportunities, both in the U.S. and abroad
• Unlimited travel for employees
• Healthy work/life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits, including 401K and profit sharing
• Convenient on-site facilities, such as fitness center, health clinic, and pharmacy

What You Need To Succeed (minimum Qualifications)

• Ability to excel in fast-paced, matrix-team environment
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• At least three years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience
• Curiosity about the airline industry
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. with no work visa or company sponsorship requirement now or in the future
• Analytical and creative problem solvers
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Current MBA Student
• Candidates must be graduating an MBA program with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Strategy, Supply Chain, or another analytical field by Summer of 2024
• Consistent track record of excellence

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred Qualifications)

• Ability to digest large amounts of data and information and succinctly explain what can be learned from the data and how it can support decision making.
• Desire to learn leadership techniques and best practices in problem solving and conflict resolution to enable innovation and progress on difficult to address challenges of our customers.