Aurora Energy Research
(Senior) Associate
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(Senior) Associate
Department: Advisory
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oxford, UK
Description
Based in Oxford, you will be a senior member of the GB & Ireland advisory team at Aurora, helping our clients make better strategic and investment decisions by delivering cutting-edge insights across the energy transition.
You will manage junior colleagues to deliver outstanding analysis for clients, supporting all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, synthesising conclusions into recommendations, and presenting to key decision-makers in the industry. You will develop data-based strategic insights into the energy transition for both public and private sector clients.
You will work in a dynamic, stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. You will apply your strong interpersonal skills to thrive in connected, cooperative project teams. Over time, you will grow into an industry expert under the guidance of senior colleagues with deep experience addressing major strategic issues in the energy transition.
The position suits an experienced analyst or associate from a top-tier strategic or economic consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or knowledge-focused firm or institution. The successful candidate will combine technical ability with a strong track record of leadership and dependable performance in team-oriented environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading delivery of bespoke advisory projects for our clients, across a diverse range of energy transition technologies, business models and strategies
- Ensuring strong project management, rigorous standards of analysis and clear communication of insights based on applying Aurora’s suite of energy market models to client needs
- Line managing and coaching junior analysts — both as their day-to-day manager on projects and in their longer-term development
- Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, managing expectations on scope and timelines and building relationships that lead to repeat work
- Supporting business development work, for example by drafting proposals and joining scoping calls with clients
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required attributes:
- At least three years of experience at a major consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or other knowledge-focused firm or institution
- First-class or high second-class university degree
- Demonstrated success in taking responsibility for project and process management in team-oriented environments
- Proven ability to interpret and derive insight from complex quantitative data and information
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and co-operate effectively with both technically and non-technically minded people
- Self-starting, entrepreneurial mind-set, and desire to grow the business
Desirable attributes:
- Previous experience working on energy-related projects or policy – particularly in a GB/European context
- Leadership, management or mentoring experience demonstrated by previous roles of professional responsibility or extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated success in working together with clients
- Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel)
- Strong academic record, such as a Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline
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Benefits
Some of the benefits we include are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary-Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Flu Jabs
At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in-office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
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