Senior Research Analyst, Global Energy Commodities

3 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Aurora Energy Research Full time
Position: Research Associate, Global Energy Markets - Focus on Natural Gas, Coal, and Oil (EMEA Region)

Department: Research

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Overview

As a key member of Aurora's Global Energy Markets research division, you will contribute to ongoing research initiatives and publications, develop innovative analyses, identify client requirements, and enhance our service offerings.

This role is pivotal for an Associate who will lead projects, engage with clients, and represent the organization in various forums. The focus will be on Global Energy Markets (gas, oil, and coal), particularly within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), while also encompassing a broader perspective on global market dynamics. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and providing insightful reports on significant developments in global energy commodities, considering the implications of decarbonization policies and the rise of low-carbon technologies.

The Global Energy Markets team is responsible for producing Aurora's central outlook and scenarios regarding gas, oil, and coal markets, which serve as the foundation for our power market analyses. Although your primary role will be within our Subscription Analytics team, you will also support commodities-focused projects in our Advisory team, which may involve transactions and strategic advisory services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead research initiatives in the European, Middle Eastern, and African energy commodity markets, collaborating closely with Aurora's modelling and power teams to generate regular market forecasts and innovative analyses.
  • Investigate key short- and long-term market trends and analyze policy developments in the gas, coal, and oil sectors, with a particular emphasis on EMEA.
  • Produce timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to aid clients' decision-making processes, including support for financial transactions related to energy assets.
  • Effectively communicate findings to clients through meetings, calls, workshops, and conferences.
  • Contribute to the development of Aurora's products by identifying new opportunities for intellectually stimulating and commercially relevant analyses, thereby expanding our capabilities and impact.
Qualifications

Essential Attributes:
  • A minimum of three years of experience in European natural gas, oil, or coal markets, acquired through roles in energy companies, commodity price reporting agencies, leading consultancies, energy trading firms, economic research institutions, or financial services.
  • Proven ability to gather, analyze, and interpret complex quantitative data.
  • Strong interest in energy markets and commodities, especially natural gas, oil, or coal.
  • Demonstrated success in project and process management within collaborative environments.
  • Experience in managing teams to deliver time-sensitive projects.
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to contribute to business growth.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, PowerBI, advanced Excel).
  • Exceptional written communication skills.
  • Fluency in English at a native or professional level.
Desirable Attributes:
  • Experience with or knowledge of Middle Eastern or African energy markets, focusing on natural gas, oil, or coal.
  • Proven success in client-facing roles.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Understanding of key financial metrics and economic principles (NPV, IRR, DCF).
  • Academic or practical experience in forecasting macroeconomic indicators.
  • First-class degree from a leading university in a quantitative discipline (Energy Science, Economics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Finance).
  • Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g., R, Python, GAMS, Matlab).
  • Relevant Master's degree or PhD.
  • Proficiency in a European language or Arabic, both written and spoken.
What We Offer
  • The opportunity to significantly influence major decisions in the energy sector.
  • Direct engagement with clients through conferences, workshops, and webinars.
  • The chance to develop into a publicly recognized industry expert.
  • A collaborative, informal, and international work culture.
  • A competitive salary package.
  • Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions, along with opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals.
  • Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program that offers various opportunities to enhance your skills within your role and the broader industry context.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing a comprehensive support network with expert advice and compassionate guidance available 24/7/365 for various personal and professional matters.
Aurora is committed to flexible working arrangements. For most roles, flexibility typically includes a hybrid model of remote and in-office work, as well as adaptable start and finish times. We encourage discussions about the flexibility we can offer during the interview process.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring that no employee or job applicant experiences unfavorable treatment based on age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity.

The successful candidate will be expected to start promptly. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Salary will be competitive based on experience.

To apply, please submit your résumé/CV, a personal summary, and your salary expectations, along with your notice period.

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