Research Senior Associate

Senior Associate – Research

Aurora is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Research team. The position suits an experienced analyst or associate from a top‑tier strategic or economic consultancy, a renewables or BESS developer, optimiser, trader, a financial services company, or another knowledge‑focused firm or institution. The successful candidate will combine deep technical ability with a strong track record of leadership and dependable performance in team‑oriented environments.

Research

Oxford, UK

• Lead and deliver rigorous quantitative analyses of power, storage and flexibility markets, managing multiple parallel work streams and ensuring high quality output.
• Develop deep expert knowledge in a specialised area of energy research and act as a go‑to voice for that topic both internally and externally.
• Manage and develop a team of junior colleagues, setting clear direction, coaching through their analyses, integrating client feedback and supporting their progression to Associate level.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships, communicating insights clearly to heads of market analysis, strategy and trading through workshops, webinars and major Aurora events.
• Take ownership of one or more Aurora research products, shaping product strategy, identifying improvements to research processes, and working with software and modelling teams to translate analytical priorities into client‑facing tools.
• Champion Aurora externally and contribute to recruitment, including leading interviews for Analyst and Associate roles.

• At least 4 years of relevant experience, ideally at a top‑tier consultancy, energy company, financial services firm, or another knowledge‑focused institution.
• First‑class or high second‑class university degree, ideally in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g. engineering, economics, mathematics, physics).
• Demonstrated success in taking responsibility for project and process management in team‑oriented environments, including managing multiple parallel work streams.
• Proven ability to interpret and derive insight from complex quantitative data and translate analytical results into clear recommendations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non‑technical audiences, including at senior client level.
• Self‑starting, entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in the energy transition.

• Industry experience at a renewables or battery storage developer, optimiser, IPP, or similar asset manager.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Parental Support
• Salary‑Exchange Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local Oxford Discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Flu Jabs

Aurora is committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most roles are hybrid with a mix of in‑office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. We discuss what works for you 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. Applications must be submitted using the provided link; applications submitted through other channels will not be reviewed.