Senior Analyst, Software Solutions

Aurora Energy Research Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research Limited is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Software Solutions team in Oxford. The role focuses on supporting a software suite for energy transition analytics, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates with a background in power markets will excel in this collaborative environment, engaging with clients and shaping future developments in energy investment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Support

Salary-Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local Oxford Discounts

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flu Jabs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional experience in an analytical role.
• Demonstrated strong analytical capabilities in business or economics.
• Goal-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Empower users to deploy capital in the Energy Transition using Aurora's software.
• Collaborate on feature analyses for client projects.
• Provide support on client transactions and market analysis.

Skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Collaborative team member

Job description

Senior Analyst, Software Solutions

Department: Software Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

About the Position

Aurora’s Software Solutions team is building the global investment analytics platform for the energy transition. Widely adopted by leading energy asset owners, operators, developers, and investors, the platform changes the way that energy market analytics are performed and delivered. To best enable the user experience, both through product development and delivery of key analysis and insights, Aurora is developing a global technical Customer Success team that provides the critical end-to-end human interface between the underlying software and the end user.

We are currently looking for a motivated Senior Analyst to join the team in Oxford, to support our cutting-edge software suite in Europe.

The successful candidate will combine a deep understanding of power markets with keen analytical ability, and strong interpersonal and client engagement skills. They will be quick to learn and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment. They will be able to navigate the complexities of power market software and be able to translate this into actionable insights for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Empower leading developers, utilities, and funds across the power sector to deploy capital in the Energy Transition, by leveraging Aurora’s software suite for investment decisions
• Collaborate with Aurora’s European Advisory teams to perform feature-bridging analyses for client projects, enabling access to pre-release features and novel insights
• Provide support on client transactions, using Aurora’s software suite to perform market analysis and/or site-specific asset valuations
• Collaborate with internal Research, Modelling, and Product teams as you assist in troubleshooting client software questions
• Work with internal Product and Software Development teams to shape the evolution of Aurora’s software suite and development roadmaps

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• At least 1 year of professional experience in an analytical and knowledge-driven role
• Demonstrated strong analytical capabilities, preferably in engineering, business, economics, or similar
• Strong communication skills with confidence and empathy in client-facing situations
• Goal-oriented, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Collaborative team member, with a history of contributing to shared success

Desirable attributes:

• European power market analytics experience, preferably with experience of power market models
• Professional exposure to energy and power markets
• Prior experience in client-facing roles

*If you don’t meet all the criteria here, please do apply anyway, as we would be keen to explore if you are a good fit for the role.

What we offer

• The opportunity to learn how major players in the energy sector view the evolution of power markets and make strategic investment decisions accordingly
• The opportunity to develop a deep understanding of energy investment processes such as transactions, portfolio strategy & management, and regulatory developments
• Direct engagement with clients across the energy industry through Aurora conferences, workshops and webinars

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.