Oxford
- Application window: September–November 2024
- Commencing in: September 2025
- Programme Duration: Ongoing
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
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Motivation for driving the green energy transition
- Evidence of fluency in English (required)
What you can expect
During our Oxford Graduate Analyst Programme, 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
Throughout our Graduate Analyst Programme, you will complete three rotations, gaining hands-on experience with different teams across the organisation. Upon completing the programme, you will be offered a full-time position in one of our teams, based on your interests and business needs. These teams include the following:
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.
Commercial
Turning leads into trusted partnerships
Our Sales and Account Management team build and maintain strong client networks and collaborate with colleagues across the globe, leading sales opportunities from initial calls to contract negotiation and supporting ongoing client account management to understand and satisfy their needs.
Software Solutions
Bringing our models to market
The team ensures clients and internal teams are effectively using our models and software products. Our software helps clients address project-specific strategic questions with customised forecasts and valuations. The Product team supports new features and expansions, while the Customer Success team enhances client experiences.
Aurora’s Career Series: Oxford Analyst Programme Explained
"You truly get to influence the global energy transition."
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The Application Process
Our application process is designed to understand your competencies, strengths, and motivations for the programme, but it is 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.
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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.
Assessment Centre
In the final stage of the application process, successful candidates will be invited to participate in virtual or in-person final interviews at our assessment centres. During these sessions, candidates will be presented with two 45-minute conversation-style questions with quantitative case studies and 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 Oxford
Oxford was founded in the 9th century and is estimated to be about 1100 years old.
The historic buildings of Oxford and its renowned university served as the backdrop for some iconic scenes in the Harry Potter films.
Oxford is the birthplace of
Aurora Energy Research and home to our headquarters!
