Austin
- Application window: September–November 2024
- Commencing in: July 2025
- Program Duration: 18 months
What we look for
If you are a final-year undergraduate, postgraduate, or recent graduate with a strong academic record and meet the requirements below, you could be the right fit for us!
- An ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex information
- An ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of people
- Evidence of quantitative skills
- Evidence of effective teamwork
- Motivation for driving the green energy transition
- Evidence of fluency in English (required)
What you can expect
During our Austin Graduate Analyst Program, our graduates have various opportunities for growth and development, including:
- Accelerated training in how energy markets work
- Involvement in live client projects and influential industry reports
- A chance to build your toolkit of analytical, teamwork, and communication skills
- Insights into various aspects of the business through structured rotations across our teams
- Being part of a like-minded, supportive, and ambitious graduate community
Working with our teams
During the Graduate Analyst Program, you will participate in a rotational system, giving you the opportunity to work in our Research and Advisory teams. Upon completing the program, you will be offered a full-time position in one of these teams, based on your interests and business needs. Learn more about them below:
Advisory
Advising client decision-making with bespoke analysis
Our advice is fully bespoke, helping inform strategic decisions and providing the high levels of interaction required to facilitate some of the largest transactions in the energy sector. The nature of work is diverse, spanning different types of clients, technologies, and policy topics.
Research
Driving insights, informing decisions
The Research team forecasts the key power and commodity markets globally for over 800 subscribers, including clients from banks, funds, governments, and grid companies. Our reports focus on a variety of topics including renewables, battery storage, grid networks, thermal power, hydrogen, and commodities.
Graduate Experience: Roxana Ren
"For someone starting their career, Aurora provides an ideal setting to learn and grow, not only in analytical skills but also in career progression and personal development."
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The Application Process
Our application process is designed to understand your competencies, strengths, and motivations for the program, but it’s also an opportunity for you to learn more about us! There will be ample time for your questions, and our hiring team will ensure you receive all relevant information about the assessment process in advance.
Explore our Application Tips for more helpful insights!
Online Application
Apply online by submitting your CV and answering application questions that explore your motivation for working in the energy sector and your interest in joining Aurora Energy Research.
Quantitative Assessments
Successful applicants will be invited to complete online quantitative assessments to identify their competencies and strengths.
Virtual Interview
After analysing test results, shortlisted applicants will be invited to a live 1:1 interview featuring qualitative and quantitative questions.
Final Interview
In the final stage of the application process, successful candidates will be invited to participate in virtual or in-person final interviews. During these sessions, candidates will be presented with two 45-minute conversational style interviews with quantitative case studies, as well as a task to evaluate written or presentation skills
Results
Once all assessment centers are completed and results are analysed, our Early Careers team will inform you of the outcome.
The Early Careers team will keep you updated throughout the recruitment process and let you know when to expect the final decision.
About Austin
Austin has been populated by humans for about 13,000 years since the Paleolithic Era in Texas.
Austin is considered the “Live Music Capital of the World” due to it’s 200+ live music venues and over 2,000 bands and performing artists.
This office was our first in North America! It is conveniently located in the same complex as a coffee shop, sushi restaurant, and more!
