Senior Associate, Natural Gas, APAC

Aurora Energy Research Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy research firm in Singapore seeks a Senior Associate to lead research in APAC natural gas markets. This role involves producing market forecasts, managing a team, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have a background in energy commodities, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with data analytics tools. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and direct influence in the energy sector.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in energy commodities markets.
• Demonstrated success in managing a team to deliver projects.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in the APAC natural gas markets.
• Produce regular reports on global gas, oil, and coal markets.
• Communicate findings to clients through meetings and workshops.

Skills

Experience in energy commodities markets

APAC natural gas markets knowledge

Project and process management

Data analysis and interpretation

Excellent communication skills

Competence in data tools (SQL, PowerBI, Excel)

Education

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative subject

Tools

SQL

PowerBI

Excel

R

Python

Job description

Senior Associate, Natural Gas, APAC

Department: Research

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Singapore

Reporting To: Research Lead

Description

Based in Singapore, you will be a senior member of Aurora’s Global Energy Markets (gas, oil, and coal) team. The Global Energy Markets team produces Aurora’s central outlook and scenarios for the development of gas, oil, and coal markets, which underpin Aurora’s analysis of power markets.

You will focus on Asia Pacific (APAC) commodities markets, in addition to broader analysis of global markets, with a focus on generation fuels like natural gas and thermal coal. You will play a critical role in all aspects of product delivery and development, as well as client engagement, and represent the company externally. You will direct our research in APAC commodities markets, deliver existing publications, conduct novel analysis, identify client business opportunities, and develop new services. Although the role is based in our Research team, the successful applicant will also play a role in supporting projects undertaken in our Advisory team — which in the past has included transactions and strategic advisory assignments.

The position suits experienced analysts or consultants from top-tier strategic or economic consultancies, energy companies, financial services companies, or knowledge-driven firms or institutions. Prior experience in natural gas is essential. You will report to the Research Lead based in Oxford, manage a team of analysts, and work within Aurora’s larger Research team, spread across multiple offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading Aurora’s research in the APAC natural gas markets and working closely with Aurora’s commodities modelling and various APAC power teams to develop regular market forecasts and novel analysis
• Produce regular reports on global gas, oil, and coal markets to support Aurora’s commodities forecasts
• Communicate findings to clients through meetings, calls, workshops, and conferences
• Plan and deliver high‑quality, long‑term projects for Aurora’s research teams across different APAC markets
• Work and coordinate with other teams in the company across global offices and keep colleagues informed of developments in Europe or APAC
• Keep Aurora’s senior stakeholders abreast of the latest market developments in key APAC markets
• Lead and manage an international team of analysts focused on APAC commodities, spread across different offices
• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients’ decision making, e.g., in supporting financial transactions for energy assets
• Contribute to Aurora’s product development by identifying new opportunities for intellectually interesting and commercially relevant areas of analysis and helping to expand our capabilities, subscription base, and impact

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• At least four years of experience in energy commodities markets at an energy company, leading strategic or economic consultancy, energy trading house or brokerage, or financial services company
• Experience in APAC natural gas markets
• Demonstrated success in project and process management in team‑oriented environments
• Demonstrated success in managing a team to deliver time‑critical projects
• Substantial experience delivering professional content to both senior internal stakeholders and external clients
• Self‑starter, entrepreneurial mindset, and desire to grow the business
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex quantitative data and information
• Demonstrated excellence in communicating and collaborating with both technical and non‑technical parties
• Excellent written and spoken communication
• Competence in data tools (e.g., SQL, PowerBI, advanced Excel)

Desirable attributes:

• Knowledge of China’s domestic natural gas and coal market
• Experience in other natural gas, coal, oil, or refined products markets
• Demonstrated success in client‑facing positions
• Knowledge of key financial metrics and economic principles (NPV, IRR, DCF)
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) from a top university in a quantitative subject (Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance)
• Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g., R, Python, GAMS, Matlab)
• Fluency in Mandarin or other southeast Asian languages

What we offer

• Private healthcare
• 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
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
• 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

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 and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity/paternity.