2026 Graduate Analyst (Sydney)

Department: Early Careers

Location: Sydney, Australia

Compensation: $81,000 - $89,000 / year

Description

At Aurora, you will apply the skills you have developed through your studies to solving some of our clients’ most interesting and intricate problems. Combining bespoke training and on-the-job learning, we will help you elevate 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.

As a Graduate Analyst, you will be placed in either the Research or Advisory teams across our Australia business:

• Advisory: executing bespoke consulting projects for clients
• Research: developing market forecast reports and original in-depth research on the future of energy systems

The roles in more detail:

Advisory
Projects include valuations of energy assets, modelling bespoke scenarios and asset configurations and conducting analysis to forecast asset economics for investors, banks, developers and utilities. Besides project valuation work, the Advisory team also works with governments and regulators on designing and evaluating energy policy. While most projects last for around four weeks, some longer projects, such as multi-client studies or longer pieces of policy work, can take a number of months. Graduate Analysts usually work alongside other Analysts, and project teams are made up of one or two Analysts, a Project Manager and a Senior Associate providing oversight. Teams re-form for each new project, so you will get the chance to work with a variety of Aurora experts in the wider Advisory team.

Research
Quarterly market forecast reports are the main output of the Research team. Each quarter you’ll be updating our latest view of the evolution of the power system to 2060 by modelling energy markets based on the latest assumptions on power demand, commodity prices, market activity and policy. This involves a combination of desk research and modelling in collaboration with other teams. The Research team also prepares regular mini conferences which involve presenting in-depth and timely analysis on a specific aspect of the market. Research teams consist of around 5 Analysts, and you’ll work closely with this team throughout the rotation. The reports are read by subscribers from across the industry, including developers, utilities, asset optimisers, system operators, policymakers, regulators, and others.

The role

• Accelerated training in how energy markets work
• Involvement in live client projects
• An opportunity to contribute to some of the most influential reports in the industry
• A chance to build up your toolkit of analytical, teamwork and communication skills
• An understanding of how Aurora fits together and of the opportunities in the company
  
  

What we are looking for

Apply to be a Graduate Analyst at Aurora if you are due to complete or have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate studies within 24 months of the program commencement date.

You will need to be available to join in February 2026 when the program begins.

Required attributes:

• An ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex information
• An ability to communicate and collaborate with a range of people
• Demonstrated quantitative ability and problem-solving skills
• Evidence working effectively in teams

Desirable attributes:

• Fluency in a second language, with preference to those spoken across the APAC region (e.g. Japanese, Mandarin, Korean)
• Passion for sustainable solutions, green energy transition, economics, data analytics, software, strategy, or consulting.

We strongly encourage female-identifying and candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. There is evidence that people from under-represented groups may be less likely to apply unless they meet virtually every selection criterion. We urge candidates who meet at least some of the criteria to consider applying – there’s a role that’ll fit you at Aurora.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package (with discretionary bonus per annum)
• Hybrid working environment
• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata) per year, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave per year
• Corporate health insurance which provides access to exclusive products and benefits
• Employee perks platform providing deals and discounts at the biggest brands, all year round
• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program 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 Program (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

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.