Senior Research Analyst

Aurora Energy Research; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Hybrid work model

Aurora Academy training

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research in Mexico City is seeking a Senior Research Analyst, recent graduates or early-career professionals up to 2 years of relevant experience, to join our Research team. You will develop analyses and convey insights to help clients’ decisions in the energy sector.

Based in CDMX, you will engage with clients, structure economic problems, work with our modelling team, and grow into an industry expert under the guidance of senior directors in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience in energy or consulting.
• Degree in a quantitative subject with strong academic record.
• Interest in power markets and policy frameworks.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret complex quantitative data.
• Proven team player with leadership and performance.
• Proficiency in English (C1) and Spanish (C2).

Responsibilities

• Develop timely, rigorous quantitative analyses to support client decisions.
• Collaborate with modelling team to structure problems and derive insights.
• Contribute to product development by identifying new opportunities.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and deliver findings.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Job description

Senior Research Analyst

Department: Research

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Reporting To: Ines Gaspar

Description

Aurora Energy Research is looking for recent graduates or early-career professionals with up to 2 years of relevant experience, with a passion for the energy sector to join our Research team in Mexico.

Based in Mexico City (CDMX), you will contribute to the firm by developing analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients' decision making. You will play an active role in all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.

The successful applicants will combine technical strength with a strong track record of leadership, dedication, and performance in team-oriented environments. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, and intellectually stimulating, yet supportive environment. They will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, and to grow into industry experts under the guidance of directors with deep experience addressing major strategic issues at the world's leading advisory firms.

The position suits recent graduates of a bachelor's or master's program, as well as early-career professionals with up to 2 years of relevant experience.

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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required attributes:

• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the energy sector or in consulting (strategy, economic, or financial).
• Degree in a quantitative subject (Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Finance) with a strong academic record and outstanding Grade Point Average
• Interest in or knowledge of power markets and associated policy frameworks
• An ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information
• Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments
• An ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties
• Proficiency in English (C1 level)
• Written and spoken fluency in Spanish (C2 level)

Desirable attributes:

• Existing knowledge of the Mexican market and energy markets in general
• Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, Advanced Excel)

What we offer

Some of the benefits we include are:

• A fun, informal 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

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.