Department: Research
Location: Gurugram, India
Description
Aurora's Research department is seeking a results-oriented Analyst or Senior Analyst to join our subscription energy analytics and client-facing services for the Indian power sector, based in our Gurugram office.
This position suits candidates with experience working in the energy or financial sectors, who possess some experience in power market analysis in India or another country. This position will offer a chance to engage with leading stakeholders in the Indian power market and help to drive forward Aurora's best-in-class modelling.
Your role will be to help analyse and forecast the Indian power market, supported by our proprietary energy market models and analytics software. You will work on policy analysis and investment economics for renewables and other technologies and engage with a client base that includes leading Indian and international energy, financial and governmental organisations.
Your role will benefit from tutoring by experienced team members in Gurugram and Oxford, and allow you to grow into a market expert, delivering market-leading analysis to top clients, and contributing learning to Aurora's wider global research team.
About us
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research has grown to become the largest dedicated power market analytics company in Europe, providing data-driven intelligence for strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. We are a diverse team of over 500 experts with vast energy, financial and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon and fossil commodities.
We are active in the US, Europe, Australia and Japan, working with world-leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We are a thriving, rapidly growing company with offices across the globe and more opening soon. We currently serve around 750 of the world's most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments, and expect to continue to grow rapidly, adding new countries and products to our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute analysis and research to develop Aurora's view on renewable and conventional assets.
- Analyse and understand policy outcomes across India's energy sector.
- Work with Aurora's best-in-class modelling to develop our views on the future of the Indian energy system.
- Communicate findings to a wide range of clients, in-person and online.
- Contribute materials to Aurora's reports, notes and client communications.
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
- We will consider candidates who have between 1 - 3 years of experience at a major consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or other knowledge-focused firm or institution.
- Relevant degree in Economics, Engineering, or other relevant quantitative discipline from a top university.
- Proven ability to organise and manage their own time.
- Proven ability to interpret and derive insight from complex quantitative data and information.
- Ability to communicate clearly and cooperate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset, and desire to grow the business.
Desirable attributes:
- Experience in conducting analysis on power markets, in India or another context.
- Experience working on financial markets or project finance.
- Demonstrated success in working together with clients.
- Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel).
The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. We will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.
To apply, please submit your CV, a brief cover letter, your salary expectations and state your earliest possible start date.
What we offer
- The opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector
- Direct engagement with clients through Aurora conferences, workshops and webinars
- The opportunity to grow into a publicly visible industry expert
- A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
- A competitive salary package
- Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
- Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects
At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.
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.
The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.
To apply, please submit your Rsum / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
