(Senior) Power Markets Associate, Customer Success - EMEA

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(Senior) Power Markets Associate, Customer Success - EMEA

Department: Software Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oxford, UK

Description

Aurora's Software Solutions team is building the global investment analytics platform for the energy transition. Widely adopted by leading energy companies and investors, the platform changes the way that energy market analytics is performed and delivered. In order to develop this platform in lockstep with what users need, and enable users to meet increasingly complex requirements through our software products, Aurora is building a global Customer Success function that sits at the critical interface between the software development teams and the end users.

We are currently looking for a self-driven (Senior) Power Markets Associate to join the Customer Success team in Oxford, to play a key role in the expansion of Origin, Aurora's power markets forecasting software. The successful candidate will combine deep knowledge of Western European power markets, with keen analytical ability and a flair for client-facing interactions. They will be comfortable operating in a highly cross-functional role, and be able to seamlessly navigate the complexities of power markets forecasting, and communicate insights to clients across the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support leading developers, utilities and funds to integrate Origin, Aurora's power markets forecasting software, into their strategic investment decisions
• Work closely with clients to train them on how to use Origin, guide them to create bespoke market scenarios, and support them to interpret results and derive valuable insights that inform their decision-making processes
• Work closely with the Origin product team to inform the product development roadmap, by conveying feature requests, product use cases and other client feedback
• Collaborate with the commercial team to spearhead strategies to engage with users and drive product adoption and satisfaction

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• At least 3 years of experience in an analytical role in the consulting, tech, energy, or financial services sectors, or another such knowledge-driven sector
• Keen interest in the energy transition with a sound understanding of Western European power markets
• Analytically proficient, with ability to derive insights from complex quantitative data
• Excellent communication skills, with a flair for client-facing interactions, and ability to explain complex topics to both technically and non-technically minded parties
• Competent stakeholder management skills, with experience working in cross-functional roles to drive complex initiatives
• Self-starter with creative problem-solving approach

Desirable attributes:

• Leadership experience, and experience in leading and delivering time-critical projects
• Power markets modelling experience
• Well-versed in SaaS products and processes, including the software user journey

What we offer

• The opportunity to learn how major players in the energy sector view the long-term evolution of power markets and make strategic investment decisions accordingly
• The opportunity to develop deep understanding of investment processes such as capital raising, portfolio strategy & management, and transactions
• Direct engagement with clients across the energy industry through Aurora conferences, workshops and webinars
• 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 At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.

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.