Advisory/ Research Analyst - Japanese speaking

Aurora Energy Research; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 315 - 441; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Monthly commuting allowance

Access to training programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

An energy consulting firm is looking for a recent STEM graduate to join their team in Tokyo, originally advertised in Oakland, CA. The role involves developing quantitative analyses, engaging with clients, and contributing to product development in the energy sector. Successful candidates will combine technical strength with strong teamwork skills and must be fluent in Japanese and English. This position offers opportunities to influence major decisions in the energy market and grow into industry experts.

Qualifications

• First-class or high second-class degree from a top university in a quantitative subject.
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data.
• Fluency in Japanese (N1) and English (C1 or above).

Responsibilities

• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients’ decision making.
• Work closely with modelling team to structure economic problems.
• Contribute to product development by identifying new opportunities.
• Engage with clients to understand their requirements.
• Communicate findings to clients.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Communication with technical and non-technical parties

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative subject

Job description

Department: Advisory/Research

Location: Oakland, USA

Location detail: Please note that this role is advertised in Oakland, CA but is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Based in Tokyo, Japan, you will contribute to the firm, by developing analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients’ decision-making as they navigate the energy transition. You will be part of a fast-growing team that will be the Japan “start-up” within the broader APAC team. You will play an active role in all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesising conclusions into recommendations.

The successful applicants will combine technical strength with a strong track record of leadership and performance in team-oriented environments.

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding 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 electricity market modelling firm.

The position suits a recent STEM graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s programme.

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 our product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements
• Communicate findings to clients

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• First-class or high second-class degree from a top university in a quantitative subject (Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Finance), coupled with a keen interest in energy markets and policy developments
• 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
• Fluency in both Japanese (N1 level) and English (C1 level or above)

What we offer

• 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
• Private medical insurance
• Monthly commuting allowance
• 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
• 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.