Research Analyst – Energy and Climate Corporate Advisory at Rhodium Group – Washington, District of Columbia

Rhodium Group is recruiting a Research Analyst to join the company’s Energy and Climate Corporate Advisory team. The preferred location is Rhodium’s Washington DC office.
Location: Washington, DC | Apply by: 5pm PT - April 7, 2026

Position description
Rhodium Group is looking for an entrepreneurial and talented Research Analyst to join our world-class team of economists, policy and geopolitical analysts, researchers, and data engineers.

As a Research Analyst on Rhodium Group’s Energy & Climate Corporate Advisory team, you will support the team’s research on US and global energy markets and policy trends, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation, and other energy and climate-related global trends of strategic interest to our corporate clients.

Position responsibilities

• Provide research support for client deliverables, including research notes, briefing decks, and email alerts, etc.
• Provide research and writing support for longer-form client projects.
• Conduct regular tracking of news and policy developments of interest to clients.
• Provide research support for business development activities.
• Contribute to the firm’s knowledge base on issues related to global and domestic energy markets and policy, AI and energy, corporate energy transition strategies, innovative computing, and sectoral/topical issues of interest to corporate clients.

Qualifications
Competitive candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics, political science, energy systems analysis, physical science, or related fields plus at least two years; or a Bachelor’s degree in similar fields with at least four years of professional experience.
• Professional understanding of US and globally relevant energy, climate, economic, innovation and political dynamics and a passion for bringing objective analysis to corporate audiences. Analytical expertise in the following fields will be considered a strong plus: clean energy technologies, decarbonization, artificial intelligence, or corporate climate and clean energy commitments.
• Excellent research and data analysis skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate reports of research results. Ability to synthesize policy developments and/or economic data into succinct and compelling stories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present information clearly and concisely through memos, reports, briefings, and other deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity for self-directed work. The candidate should be capable of handling multiple time-sensitive projects at once and independently produce client-ready, polished outputs.
• Near native-level English writing and speaking skills.
• Strong proficiency with Excel for data analysis and visualization; experience with R or Python programing language, Bloomberg terminal, and an ability to work with multiple diverse datasets in a fast-paced environment is a strong plus.
• Work authorization in the United States required.

Location and travel requirements

• The strongly preferred location for this role is Washington, DC, but New York City or the Bay Area of California are both less preferred but possible options for the right candidate.
• Occasional domestic travel (<15%)

Compensation, benefits, and recruiting process
Rhodium Group is an equal opportunity employer for all, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment.

Rhodium Group offers competitive compensation, a progressive benefits package, and opportunities for intellectual and professional advancement while working with a talented and entrepreneurial group of colleagues.

Rhodium Group compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our range may also be determined by factors including, but not limited to, your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, internal equity, alignment with market data, and business or organizational needs. Typically, Research Analysts (level 2) join at an annualized salary of $115,578. You will also have an additional 15% bonus target based on a combination of company and individual performance.

About Rhodium Group
Rhodium Group is an independent research provider with deep expertise in policy and economic analysis. We help decision-makers in both the public and private sectors navigate global challenges through objective, original, and data-driven research and insights. Our key areas of expertise are China’s economy and policy dynamics, and global climate change and energy systems. More information is available at www.rhg.com