Senior Research Associate

Aurora Energy Research

Senior Research Associate leading quantitative research and client engagement for Aurora’s Mexican power-market advisory services. Managing teams and developing energy-transition insights for strategic and investment decisions.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeMexico City • 🇲🇽 MexicoSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative analysis and client engagement within the Mexican power market, leveraging advanced data analytics and strong communication skills to drive strategic insights and business growth.

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Quantitative AnalysisClient EngagementAdvanced Data AnalyticsPower Market KnowledgeBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPythonAdvanced ExcelQuantitative ModellingEconomic Problem Structuring

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationCollaborationEntrepreneurial MindsetSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Master’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Mexican Power MarketRenewablesFlexible Energy TechnologiesClient-Facing ExperiencePolicy Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage junior colleagues to develop insights supporting clients’ strategic and investment decisions in the Mexican power market
Manage workstreams and project teams developing timely and rigorous quantitative analyses
Work closely with the modelling team to structure economic problems into quantifiable analyses and derive insights from model results
Contribute to product development by identifying new opportunities, developing new business, and expanding capabilities
Engage with clients to understand their requirements
Identify client needs and new business opportunities
Pitch Aurora’s offering and answer client-specific questions in calls and in-person workshops
Communicate findings to clients and the wider public through media and webinars
Direct ongoing research and conduct novel analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 6 years of experience, preferably at a leading consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or other knowledge-driven firm or institution
Degree in a relevant quantitative field, with a strong academic record and outstanding Grade Point Average
Ability to analyse, interpret, and derive insight from complex quantitative data and information
Ability to communicate and collaborate with both technically and non-technically minded parties
Self-starter, entrepreneurial mind-set, and desire to grow the business
Excellent written communication
Proficiency in English (C1 level)
Written and spoken fluency in Spanish (C2 level)
Willingness to travel
Demonstrated working knowledge of power markets and associated policy framework
Knowledge of renewables and/or flexible energy technologies, such as batteries, and knowledge of the Mexican power market
Demonstrated success in client-facing positions
Competence in advanced data analytics, such as Python and Advanced Excel
Relevant Master’s degree

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
A competitive salary package
Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
Commitment to equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity