JOB SUMMARY
This position is in the SCS Treasury organization, located at the Southern Company Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities are to provide ongoing leadership and analytical support for credit analysis, financing compliance, collateral management, and support for other Treasury activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields is required.
- 3-5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and maintain positive customer/client relationships
- Ability to develop and maintain business relationships with business units and Operating Companies, and external business partners
- Strong analytical skills. Familiarity with counterparty credit review and analysis is a plus
- Highly competent with spreadsheet applications and analysis tools
- Strong Microsoft Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ideal candidate will have experience with Paragon, ION Credit, or any other credit management tools.
- Experience with rating agency monitoring tools is a plus
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work cross functionally and across business units to assess counterparty creditworthiness
- Assist business units and internal and external legal with contract negotiations
- Lead credit report reviews for the Southern Company system
- Lead the bi-annual and quarterly review and true-up of retail marketer credit requirements
- Play key role on request for proposal teams
- Support Southern Company system collateral monitoring, management and reporting using credit software
- Prepare and maintain financial, compliance and feet wallet reports in PowerBI
- Prepare and present ad hoc management reporting on industry and counterparty credit issues
- Maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 11140
Job Category: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
