Associate, Office of Senior Managing Director/Energy & Critical Minerals Practice Lead

Ankura • Washington, DC

6d • $66,000 - $85,000

About The Position

McLarty Associates is seeking a motivated, resourceful, highly organized individual for a full-time, Associate position to support one of the firm’s Senior Managing Directors. Ideal candidates for this position possess a broad understanding of international politics, economics, trade, technology, government relations, business, and entrepreneurship.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in international relations, political science, international business or related field.
• Experience and/or interest in energy policy and critical minerals.
• This position will have a particular focus around issues of traditional energy including oil, gas and LNG markets, so experience and interests in those areas is especially valuable.
• Please note that this role requires permanent authorization to work in the U.S. (i.e. U.S. citizen or permanent resident).
• Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature
• Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the Senior Managing Director and the team
• Attentive to details
• Able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Able to manage and adapt to changing priorities, to remain poised under pressure, and to juggle multiple projects at a time
• Able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, mature judgment, and confidentiality
• Skilled communicators
• Strong critical thinkers
• Strong researchers and writers
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and other business applications and media platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree a plus.
• Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and analysis of economic, political, trade, technology, public policy, international, financial, and business issues
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Managing Director (coordinating and maintaining schedules, completing expense reports, event planning, making travel arrangements, etc.)
• Monitoring news outlets for relevant energy/critical minerals policy developments
• Compiling biographies, preparing presentations and client deliverables
• Assisting firm-wide communications and collaborations
• Attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• McLarty offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the option for supplemental health plans like critical illness and hospital care insurance.
• Additionally, employees receive firm-provided benefits such as paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees