Research Analyst, China

Why this job matters

Based in Singapore, you will contribute to the firm, by developing analysis and conveying insights on the Chinese energy market to enhance clients’ decision-making as they navigate the energy transition. You will play an active role in all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesising conclusions into recommendations.

You will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. You 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.

Key Responsibilities

• You will develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses on the Chinese energy market to enhance clients’ decision making.
• You will work closely with our modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the model results.
• You will contribute to our product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities.
• You will engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements.
• You will communicate findings to clients.

What we are looking for

Required attributes: 

• First-class or high second-class degree in a quantitative subject (Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Finance), coupled with a keen interest in energy markets and policy developments
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information
• Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties.
• Fluent in Mandarin (reading, writing and speaking)

Desirable attributes:

• Experience working on the Chinese energy market

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
• A fun, informal and international work culture
• Private medical insurance
• 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.

About Aurora Energy Research

From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 950 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments. 

While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. 

We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation