2027 Graduate Analyst Program

About the Role

Aurora Energy Research is seeking recent and upcoming college graduates for its 18-month Graduate Analyst Program in Austin, USA. This program aims to provide data-driven intelligence to support the energy transition within North American power markets.

Graduate Analysts will rotate through Research and Advisory teams, applying academic skills to client problems through structured training and on-the-job learning. Upon completion, participants will move into a permanent position.

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Program Start: July 2027

Key Responsibilities

The 18-month program is designed to provide:

• Accelerated training in how energy markets work.
• Involvement in live client projects.
• An opportunity to contribute to influential industry reports.
• A chance to build analytical, teamwork, and communication skills.
• An understanding of Aurora’s structure and role in the industry.

Team Rotations

• Research Team

• Develop market forecast reports and original in-depth research on future energy systems.

• Model energy markets based on assumptions regarding power demand, commodity prices, market activity, and policy.

• Prepare and present in-depth analysis at regular subscriber conferences.

• Work on teams of 2 to 4 Analysts focused on a single market.

• Advisory Team

• Execute bespoke consulting projects for clients.

• Conduct valuations of energy assets, model bespoke scenarios, and forecast asset economics for investors, banks, developers, and utilities.

• Work with governments and regulators on designing and evaluating energy policy.

• Projects typically last around four weeks, with some longer multi-client or policy work taking several months.

• Work alongside other Analysts, Project Managers, and Senior Associates, with teams re-formed for each new project.

Qualifications

The Graduate Analyst Program is open to final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as recent graduates.

• Required Attributes

• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex information.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse individuals.

• A clear passion and interest for the energy industry.

• Evidence of strong quantitative skills.

• Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments and project management (e.g., college projects).

• Desirable Attributes

• Experience with statistical tools and techniques.

• Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., SQL, MATLAB, Python, R).

• Advanced knowledge of Excel.

• Knowledge of optimization techniques.