NRG Energy · 1 day ago
Associate, Corporate Venturing
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNRG Energy is a company focused on creating a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future in the energy sector. They are seeking an Associate in Corporate Venturing to support their Corporate Venture Capital fund by enhancing connectivity between partners and business units, tracking fund impact, and developing new expansion initiatives.
EnergySolarWind Energy
Responsibilities
Generate high-quality market intelligence through:
Startup-specific memos and updates
Perspectives on recent fundraises and financing rounds
Reports on venture market trends and associated implications for NRG
Thematic and sector-focused deep dives
Develop and present clear, concise reports and presentations summarizing investment research and recommendations, including but not limited to the following:
Ad-hoc materials such as CVC program overviews, introduction decks, board materials and presentations related to specific, high-priority investment or commercial opportunities
Scheduled deliverables including newsletters, quarterly management updates, and year-end reviews
Collaborate with internal and external experts to assess investment strategies, monitor portfolio performance, and make necessary adjustments to align with investment and fund goals
Track progress toward fund KPIs, particularly those that highlight the program’s impact on NRG
Support stakeholder management by streamlining meeting documentation, tracking outstanding questions, and ensuring that follow-up actions are cleared on intended schedule
Improve program documentation by owning the development of one-pagers, post-mortems, and a centralized document repository
Optimize usage and value from PitchBook, other venture tools and secondary sources
Manage logistics and scheduling for major events (e.g., Sector Sessions, Demo Days)
Attend relevant start-up events to continue building internal perspective on start-up landscape
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and excellent academic record
1-5 years of professional experience in a highly dynamic corporate setting
Strong analytical, critical thinking, research and communication skills with the ability to evaluate and synthesize insights into compelling deliverables
Proficiency with tools such as MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines
Collaborative, proactive, and eager to contribute to a growing and dynamic team
Excellent communication skills
Preferred
Experience or demonstrated interest in energy, venture capital or management is a plus
Background in energy and home services industry
Prior experience working with cross-functional teams
Teamwork and cross-functional leadership skills
Willingness and ability to work in an environment of uncertainty
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
NRG Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (31)
2024 (19)
2023 (25)
2022 (14)
2021 (9)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
Recent News
2026-01-08
WSJ.com: US Business
2026-01-08
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