Energy Advisory

Aurora Energy Research is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team in Brazil through our internship program for Advisory and Research departments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions in the energy sector, while learning and growing in an intellectually stimulating, collaborative, and international environment.

This internship is open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate programs (Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Molecular Sciences, and other quantitative fields at top-tier universities).

Based in our São Paulo office (and in a combination of a hybrid internship model), selected candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to one of our two core business areas — Energy Advisory and Energy Research

Below you can find a summary of each area within the program:

1 . Advisory

You will contribute to Aurora by developing analyses and conveying insights to enhance clients' decision-making. This role involves active participation in all aspects of client engagements: identifying key issues, forming hypotheses, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, and synthesising conclusions into actionable recommendations. Successful candidates will combine strong analytical skills, curiosity, and team spirit. They will benefit from a dynamic and supportive environment, gaining autonomy and visibility while working on high-impact decisions in the energy sector.

You will have the opportunity to influence major decisions in the energy sector and grow into an industry expert under the guidance of directors with extensive experience at leading global advisory firms. In this area, you'll be responsible for delivering strategic insights and market intelligence through rigorous research and analysis. You will work closely with other teams to produce content that supports both internal priorities and external client needs.

• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients' decision-making
• Interact closely with our modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the model results
• Contribute to Aurora's product development by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements (exclusive to Advisory)
• Communicate findings and insights clearly to clients and internal stakeholders

Required attributes:

• Enrollment in undergraduate programs in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Molecular Sciences, or other quantitative fields at top-tier universities
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information
• Ability to perform in team-oriented environments
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties
• Strong interpersonal skills, and a great team player
• Written and spoken fluency in Portuguese (C2 level)
• Proficiency in English (C1 level)

Desirable attributes:

• Genuine interest in the energy sector and in understanding the Brazilian power market, combined with a belief that well-designed models significantly enhance decision-making
• Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel)

• 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, collaborative and international work culture
• A competitive stipend (bolsa auxílio)
• 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

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee/intern 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 team will review applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV in English

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 are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation