At Aurora, you will apply the skills you have developed through your studies to solving some of our clients’ most interesting and intricate problems. Through a mix of structured training programs and on-the-job learning, we will help you raise your abilities to the next level, preparing you to build trusting relationships with clients, develop new business opportunities, nurture teams and communicate complex ideas with crystal clarity.
During the Graduate Analyst Program, you will take part in placements in different teams across our Tokyo business. Placements will be assigned collaboratively, based on both your interests and the needs of the business at the time. At the end of the program, you will move into a long-term position within one of our teams.
• Advisory: executing bespoke consulting projects for clients
• Research: developing market forecast reports and original in-depth research on the future of energy systems
Our Graduate Analyst Program is open to you if you are due to complete your undergraduate/graduate studies between April 2026 and Summer 2027.
Required attributes:
An ability to communicate and collaborate with a range of people to effectively work in teams and facilitate productive discussions
Demonstrated quantitative ability and problem-solving skills to solve complex, high-impact challenges
Fluent-level (N1) or native Japanese and fluent or native level English (TOEIC 800 or more), with the ability to engage fluently in both verbal and written communication in a professional context.
We offer a program of experience and development designed to provide:
Accelerated training in how energy markets work to build a solid understanding from Day One
Involvement in live client projects, allowing you to apply your knowledge of energy markets to real-world challenges
An opportunity to contribute to some of the most influential reports in the industry, used by key stakeholders such as governments, corporations, and financial institutions
A chance to build up your toolkit of analytical, teamwork, and communication skills while working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
An understanding of how Aurora fits together and of the opportunities in the company to deliver high quality analysis and insights to clients
Our Graduate Analyst Program is open to you if you are due to complete your undergraduate/graduate studies between April 2026 and Summer 2027.
If you are a penultimate-year or final-year undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral student interested in joining Aurora’s Tokyo office as part of our Graduate Analyst Program, please visit https://auroraer.com/careers/early-careers/tokyo-graduate-analyst-programme. To apply, please submit your CV.
Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one-hour unpaid lunch
A competitive salary package (approx. JPY 5M-6M)
Hybrid working environment
18 days of annual leave (pro rata) per year
Monthly commuting allowance of up to JP¥ 40,000
Private medical insurance, covering additional costs such as hospitalisation
18 days of annual leave excluding public holidays
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 600 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments. While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.