Advisory Associate

Aurora Energy Research

Senior Advisory Associate working in advisory services for clients in the energy sector. Leading engagements, managing teams, and developing strategic insights for the energy transition.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Based in Tokyo, you will be a senior member of the team, helping to deliver our advisory services for clients.
You will manage junior colleagues in developing insights to help clients make better choices.
You will support all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, synthesising conclusions into recommendations and presenting to senior clients.
You will develop data-based strategic insights into the energy transition for both public and private sector clients.
You will work in a dynamic, stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment.
You will apply your interpersonal skills to build connected, co-operative project teams.
You will be given responsibility to chart the path of your teams through projects, and opportunities to substantially influence the thinking of organisations across the energy sector.
Over time, you will be able to grow into industry experts under the guidance of directors with deep experience addressing major strategic issues at the world’s leading electricity market modelling firm.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of experience at a major consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or other knowledge-focused firm or institution
First class or high second-class university degree
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 (desirable)
Leadership, management or mentoring experience demonstrated by previous roles of professional responsibility or extracurricular activities (desirable)
Demonstrated success in working together with clients (desirable)
Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel) (desirable)
Strong academic record, such as a Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Commuting allowance
Private health insurance
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisQuantitative Insight DerivationPythonRMatlabAdvanced Excel

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationEntrepreneurial Mindset

Certifications

Master’s DegreePhD