Advisory Associate

As a senior member of the Indian advisory team at Aurora based in Gurugram, you will be responsible for delivering cutting-edge advisory services to clients across the energy transition. Your role will involve managing junior colleagues to develop insights that assist clients in making strategic and investment decisions. You will actively engage in various aspects of client projects, from issue identification to analysis, conclusion synthesis, recommendation formulation, and presentation to key decision-makers in the industry. Additionally, you will be tasked with developing data-driven strategic insights into the energy transition for both public and private sector clients. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading advisory projects independently, covering a diverse range of energy transition technologies, business models, and strategies - Planning and overseeing the team's work to maintain rigorous analysis standards and ensure clear communication of insights - Providing line management to junior analysts for their development and coaching within projects - Contributing to business development efforts by delivering plans for proposals To excel in this role, you are required to possess: - Experience working at a major consultancy, energy company, financial services firm, or a knowledge-focused institution - A first-class university degree from a premier institute, with a preference for IITs and IIMs - Demonstrated success in project and process management within team-oriented environments - Strong ability to interpret and derive insights from complex quantitative data - Experience in complex energy modeling of hybrid power products in the Indian power sector - Previous involvement in energy-related projects or policy, especially in the Power and Renewables domain in an Indian context - Understanding of energy modeling, particularly in power markets - Experience with due diligence and transaction advisory projects in the Indian power sector - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Desirable attributes for this role include: - A solid understanding of the Indian power sector, including key regulatory aspects related to power markets and corporate decarbonization - Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical individuals - A self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to grow the business Aurora offers you the following benefits: - The opportunity to influence major decisions in the energy sector - Direct engagement with clients through conferences, workshops, and webinars - Potential to become a publicly visible industry expert - A fun, collaborative, and international work culture - Competitive salary package - Regular coaching and mentoring sessions with experienced professionals - Access to Aurora Academy training programs for skill development - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing expert advice and support 24/7/365 on personal and professional matters,