Advisory Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Aurora Energy Research
Location: Oakland, CA 94601
Description:
Advisory Analyst
Department: Advisory
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oakland, USA
Description
Aurora's mission is to provide data-driven intelligence to support the energy transition. To support this mission, we are looking for an Analyst to join our office in Oakland, California.
Aurora has developed a market-leading suite of research services which provide analytics and insights to key players in energy markets around the world, both public and private. More than 300 companies access these services, representing the vast majority of power generation capacity in the market and projects in development.
Having recently expanded into the USA, this is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting edge research and inform key decisions taken by our rapidly growing group of US clients. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, and the chance to grow into an industry expert.
Based in Oakland, California, you will develop analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients' decision making. You will play an active role in all aspects of research and client engagement: helping identify issues, form hypotheses, conduct analysis, and synthesize conclusions into recommendations.
The successful applicant will combine strong quantitative ability with a strong track record of performance in team-oriented environments.
Key Responsibilities
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
Desirable attributes:
What we offer
Department: Advisory
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oakland, USA
Description
Aurora's mission is to provide data-driven intelligence to support the energy transition. To support this mission, we are looking for an Analyst to join our office in Oakland, California.
Aurora has developed a market-leading suite of research services which provide analytics and insights to key players in energy markets around the world, both public and private. More than 300 companies access these services, representing the vast majority of power generation capacity in the market and projects in development.
Having recently expanded into the USA, this is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting edge research and inform key decisions taken by our rapidly growing group of US clients. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, and the chance to grow into an industry expert.
Based in Oakland, California, you will develop analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients' decision making. You will play an active role in all aspects of research and client engagement: helping identify issues, form hypotheses, conduct analysis, and synthesize conclusions into recommendations.
The successful applicant will combine strong quantitative ability with a strong track record of performance in team-oriented environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients' decision making.
- Work closely with our modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the model results.
- Contribute to Aurora's product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities.
- Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements.
- Communicate findings to clients.
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
- A college degree and evidence of strong academic performance in:
- A quantitative subject (e.g. Math, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Finance)
- A social science, environmental studies or a related field, coupled with an interest in quantitative analysis
- The ability to collect, analyze and interpret complex quantitative data and information
- The ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties
- Self-starter, entrepreneurial mind-set, and desire to grow the business
Desirable attributes:
- Strong interest in energy and power markets
- Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments and project management (e.g. as part of a college project)
- Experience with statistical tools and techniques
- Experience with at least one programming language, e.g. C++, Matlab, Python, R, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
What we offer
- A dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment
- The opportunity to grow with the company, take on further responsibilities and bring in your own ideas
- The opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector
- Direct engagement with clients through Aurora conferences, workshops and webinars
- A fun, informal and international work culture
- A competitive salary package
- Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills