McLarty Fellow, Energy & Critical Minerals Practice

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McLarty Associates, an Ankura Company, is the global strategy firm led by former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty, III, former Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte, and President Lee Feinstein. Since 1998, MA has built a team of nearly 100 seasoned international specialists to help corporate and non-profit clients manage policy and government issues around the world. With offices in Washington, Beijing, and Brussels, our people can be found in over twenty countries. In 2022, McLarty Associates joined Ankura Consulting, an independent global expert services and advisory firm. The Ankura-McLarty combination delivers comprehensive solutions to handle disputes, navigate distress, manage risk, address financial and operational challenges, and execute programs that resolve policy, regulatory, government, and diplomatic issues that companies face anywhere in the world. 

Position Summary:

McLarty Associates is seeking a motivated, resourceful, highly organized individual for a 20 hours/week Fellow position to support the firm’s Energy & Critical Minerals Practice starting in January 2027.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 

• conducting research and analysis of energy & critical minerals related issues as well as economic, public policy, international, political, trade, technology, financial, and business issues; 
• 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. 

Ideal candidates for this position possess a broad understanding of international politics, governance, economics, trade, technology, government relations, business, and entrepreneurship. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is preferred, as is experience or interest in energy and critical minerals issues. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.  

We are seeking individuals who are: 

• currently enrolled in or who have recently completed a graduate-level degree program in a relevant subject area;
• 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. 
• A background studying or working on regional issues such as in; Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and/or Northeast Asia is a plus but not required. 
• Experience working and living internationally is preferred.

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes: 

• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and skills; 
• Resume; and 
• Short writing sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to international politics, political economy, energy and critical minerals, or international business. 

Please compile all application materials into one PDF document. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. Applying early is strongly encouraged.

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current payrate for this internship is: $18.40/hr. This position is not benefits eligible.

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