Senior Knowledge Analyst

Department:
Research

Location:
Gurugram, India

Description
We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Analyst to join our India Research team in Gurugram. This is a unique opportunity for a professional with a strong analytical background and a passion for the energy transition to contribute to cutting-edge research on India's electricity grid and power system. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment, contributing to high-impact projects that shape the strategic decisions of leading energy sector stakeholders. Over time, you will develop deep expertise in grid and network modelling, supported by experienced mentors and industry-leading tools. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in grid operations, transmission planning, or power system modelling, and who are looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, international setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients' decision making
• Work closely with our modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the model results
• Contribute to our product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements
• Conduct research and analysis on India's electricity grid, including transmission and distribution networks, and its impact on renewable and storage investment cases.
• Develop and apply power system models to assess grid constraints, congestion, and investment needs.
• Present findings to clients through reports, presentations, and interactive discussions

What we are looking for
Required attributes:

• Relevant degree in Economics, Engineering, Power Systems, Mathematics, Computer Science or other quantitative field from a top university (First class university degree from premier institute (IITs and IIMs preferred)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience of working at a major consultancy, energy company, financial services company, or other knowledge-focused firm or institution
• Previous experience of working on energy-related projects or policy – particularly in an Indian context (preferably in Power and Renewables domain)
• Proven ability to interpret complex technical data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in team-oriented environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to contribute to a growing business.

Desirable attributes:

• Relevant Master's degree or PhD
• Experience in a quantitative and/or technical role, ideally in grid modelling, transmission planning, or power system analysis
• Knowledge of and interest in energy markets, and a belief that well-designed models significantly improve decision making
• Familiarity with programming and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R).
• Interest in energy markets and the role of grid infrastructure in enabling the energy transition.

What we offer

• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
• A competitive salary package
• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• 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

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.

The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period

About us
From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 1,000+ of the world's most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments.

As a PE- backed Cleantech Unicorn, Aurora covers 40+ power markets across 5 continents through its 17 officers across 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 are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting (ex-Mckinsey, BCG, Bain) backgrounds with degrees from top pedigree institutes such as Oxford, Cambridge, Wharton, Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay, Kanpur, Madras), Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad, Calcutta). We cover power (including grid), batteries (storage), hydrogen, carbon.

With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation.