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Research Lead - Oakland, United States - Aurora Energy Research
Description
Research LeadDepartment: Research
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oakland, USA
Description
Aurora has developed a market leading suite of research services which provide analytics and insights to players across the North American power market - helping to shine a light on developments across the power market and industry. Our services comprise Power and Renewable Market Services for the major North American power markets, plus dedicated services for Distributed and Flexible Energy. Together these provide insights on the development of power markets and implications for a range of power assets, as well as for policy and strategy. More than 300 companies access these services, representing the vast majority of existing generation capacity in the market and projects in development.
Based in our Oakland office, you will lead a team of analysts and associates in managing and expanding Aurora's North American power market research services. You will play a critical role in product delivery and development, as well as client engagement - producing and managing our ongoing research and publications, conducting novel analyses, identifying client needs, and continuously enhancing the service we provide.
You and your team will develop data-driven insights into the energy transition for both public and private sector clients, engage widely across the sector, provide thought leadership, and enhance clients' decision-making.
Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. They will enjoy autonomy and opportunities to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector.
The position suits an experienced individual from a top-tier strategic or economic consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or knowledge-driven firm or institution. The successful candidate will combine leadership and management skills, a detailed knowledge of energy markets, and demonstrable performance in team-oriented environments.
Key Responsibilities
Required attributes:
•A dynamic, fast thinking, and supportive environment
•The opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector
•The opportunity to grow into an industry expert
•A fun, informal and international work culture
•A competitive salary
