Advisory Senior Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out 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
• Monitor the latest policy and market developments
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their interests and gain new insights
• Communicate findings to clients in workshops and conferences, turning analysis to insight by creating compelling presentations
• Contribute to our product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities 

What we are looking for

• At least 4 years of experience at a consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or other knowledge-focused firm or institution
• First class or high second-class university degree (or equivalent) from a top-tier university
• Demonstrated success in taking responsibility for project and process management in team-oriented environments
• Proven ability to interpret and derive insight from complex quantitative data and information
• Ability to communicate clearly and co-operate effectively with both technically and non-technically minded people
• Self-starting, entrepreneurial mind-set, and desire to grow the business 

• Previous experience of working on energy-related projects or policy in an Australian context. One of the following areas will be highly favoured – network and grid modelling, distributed energy resources, power purchase agreements or policy
• Leadership, project management or mentoring experience demonstrated by previous roles of professional responsibility or extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated success in working together with clients
• Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel)
• Strong academic record, such as a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline 

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 health insurance
• Novated car leasing
• 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