Advisory (Senior) Associate

Aurora Energy Research; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Support

Salary-Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle‑to‑work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research in Oxford seeks a Senior Advisory Associate to lead bespoke advisory projects and deliver data‑driven insights on energy transition. You will manage junior analysts, engage with clients, and contribute to business development in a high‑impact, fast‑paced environment.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, quantitative analysis, and delivering clear, client‑facing recommendations.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience at a major consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or other knowledge‑focused firm.
• 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.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Self‑starting, entrepreneurial mind‑set, and desire to grow the business.
• Previous energy‑related project or GB/European context experience (desirable).
• Leadership/mentoring experience (desirable).
• Strong academic record (Master's or PhD) (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Leading delivery of bespoke advisory projects for clients across energy transition technologies and strategies.
• Applying Aurora's energy market models to client needs with rigorous analysis and clear insights.
• Line managing and coaching junior analysts on projects and development.
• Acting as day‑to‑day client contact, managing scope and timelines, building relationships for repeat work.
• Supporting business development by drafting proposals and participating in scoping calls.

Skills

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

University degree (1st/2:1)

Master's or PhD (desirable)

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Advisory (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

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

What we offer

• 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.