McLarty Fellow, Energy & Critical Minerals Practice

Ankura • Washington, DC

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About The Position

McLarty Associates, an Ankura Company, is seeking a motivated, resourceful, and highly organized Fellow to support its Energy & Critical Minerals Practice. The position is 20 hours per week and is scheduled to start in January 2027. The Fellow will research and analyze energy and critical minerals topics as well as related economic, public policy, international, political, trade, technology, financial, and business issues. The role also involves monitoring relevant policy developments, preparing research and client materials, supporting firm-wide collaboration, and attending and reporting on policy events.

The ideal candidate has a broad understanding of international politics, governance, economics, trade, technology, government relations, business, and entrepreneurship. Candidates should be organized, proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented, professional, discreet, and effective researchers, writers, communicators, and critical thinkers. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be enrolled in or have recently completed a relevant graduate-level degree program. The position is not benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a graduate-level degree program in a relevant subject area.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrate exceptional organization, independence, creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Be able to anticipate the needs of the Senior Managing Director and team.
• Be able to multitask, complete work promptly, adapt to changing priorities, remain composed under pressure, and manage multiple projects.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment with professionalism, mature judgment, and confidentiality.
• Have strong communication, critical-thinking, research, and writing skills.
• Be proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and other business applications and media platforms.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample of no more than three pages, compiled into one PDF.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
• Experience or interest in energy and critical minerals issues.
• A background studying or working on regional issues in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and/or Northeast Asia.
• Experience working and living internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on energy and critical minerals issues and related economic, public policy, international, political, trade, technology, financial, and business topics.
• Monitor news outlets for relevant energy and critical minerals policy developments.
• Compile biographies and prepare presentations and client deliverables.
• Assist with firm-wide communications and collaboration.
• Attend and report on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and its clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern