Japan Energy Market Associate

Japan, Tokyo Research and Innovation Full-Time

Join Aurora’s Research Department as an Associate in our Tokyo office, where you’ll deliver cutting-edge energy analytics and provide strategic, client-facing insights for Japan’s dynamic energy sector. You will contribute to the firm by developing analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients’ decision making. You will play an active role in all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesising conclusions into recommendations.

Your role will be essential for fostering the development of your team members in Tokyo, providing market-leading analysis to top clients, and contributing learnings to Aurora’s wider global research team. You will be supported by market-leading modelling and software capabilities, and form a core part of a small, influential team of power market experts.

The successful applicant will combine technical strength with a strong track record of leadership and performance in team-oriented environments.

This position suits an experienced analyst or consultant from a strategic or economic consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or knowledge-driven firm or institution.

Required attributes:
Demonstrated success in taking responsibility for project and process management in team-oriented environments
Proven ability to collect, analyse and interpret 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
A fast learner with Excel skills or competency or interest in common programming languages (e.g. R, Python, MATLAB)
Fluency in English (C1) and native or JLPT N1-level Japanese

Desirable attributes:
Demonstrated success in client-facing positions
Knowledge of key financial metrics and economic principles (NPV, IRR, DCF)
Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel)
Previous experience of working on energy projects – particularly in a Japanese context
Relevant Master’s degree or PhD

Lead research reports, from the idea to the presentation to clients and press, under the supervision of the senior leadership in the APAC team
Keep abreast of developments in policy, markets, and technology, and then use this to develop and provide data-driven insights to clients on how energy markets could develop
Represent the firm at external events as an expert in this rapidly evolving market, and develop our thought leadership, analysis, and subscription product offering
Play a critical role in product delivery and development, as well as client engagement – identifying client needs, and continuously enhancing the service we provide
Develop analysis into the energy transition for both public and private sector clients; and present these insights in client meetings and presentations
Work towards the development of fully integrated Research + Advisory + Software services across the entire company. This means working with other teams and offices in Aurora as well as independently
The Associate will report to a Research/Project Lead and work within Aurora’s larger Subscription Analytics team

Relevant Master’s degree or PhD

What we offer

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
Private medical insurance
Monthly commuting allowance
Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
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

Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one-hour unpaid lunch

Private medical insurance
Monthly commuting allowance
Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
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

18 days of annual leave excluding public holidays

Country / Region

Japan

Prefecture (State)

Tokyo

Location (Address)

3F ARISTO Toranomon, 1-17-16 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003

Job by

Aurora Energy Research K.K

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.