Associate Director (South Asia Energy)

Job Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12 The Team: Commodity Insights Research & Analytics Solutions seeks an Associate Director-Gurgaon site lead and South Asia energy market expert for power market research for South Asian countries. The South Asia Power Research group operates within the broader APAC research team, which is part of the Global Power team under Research & Analytics Solutions. The team provides forward-looking market analysis and delivers actionable insights to clients through written reports, presentations, and direct engagement with clients. Responsibilities and Impact This position carries twin responsibilities for research covering gas and power for South Asia and site coordination for global gas, power and renewables teams. As researcher for South Asia, you will be covering content on South Asian gas and power markets. This includes topics such as policy, regulation, market reforms, trends and forecasts, modeling, emerging technologies, and commodities relevant to gas and power markets. Furthermore, the position requires coordinating market insights with the Global Gas and Power team and engaging local clients on relevant topics. . The role also involves being site coordinator for Global Power and renewable team in Gurgaon. As a Site Coordinator for the Global Power and Renewable Research teams, you will play a key role in supporting the seamless functioning of our teams located in Gurgaon. Your responsibilities will span across coordination with multiple internal teams, HR, and employees, to ensure effective team integration, hiring, and overall employee engagement. As a part of South Asia Gas and Power team, your responsibilities will be: Shaping the AgendaCollaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to prioritize research goals, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational objectives. Developing Analytical InsightsWork closely with SA Gas and Power team leads to scope content, analyze data, and extract meaningful insights that drive impactful conclusions. Program and Resource ManagementCoordinate with SA Gas and Power research leads to oversee project timelines and ensure high-quality delivery by managing resources effectively. Problem SolvingCoordinate with SA gas and Power research lead to identify and address core issues with a strategic perspective, ensuring solutions align with broader objectives. Client EngagementSupport commercial team by presenting research outcomes on topics being covered by Gas and Power teams to existing clients and potential prospects, enhancing client relationships and driving growth. Mentoring and Staff DevelopmentFoster the growth of team members by providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development. Gurgaon site lead and South Asia energy market expert - Site coordinator for Global Gas, Power and renewable (GPR) team in Gurgaon. Work closely with different GPR teams to assist in the hiring process for both regular employees and interns. Ensure smooth onboarding for new hires by collaborating with respective teams to gather necessary documents and information. Partner with HR teams to identify "buddies" for new hires and organize meet-and-greet sessions to help them settle in. Support the HR team in ensuring a smooth transition for new employees joining the site. Facilitate regular catch-up sessions with team members to discuss work-related matters or general well-being, fostering a supportive work culture. Organize and manage team lunches and group outings to enhance team bonding and morale. Identify and assess common training requirements within the team and work with appropriate departments to arrange training sessions when needed. Serve as the point of contact for employees in Gurgaon regarding any coordination needs or support, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Be regular to office on anchor days across different teams for team coordination. What Were Looking For:- Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience at a leading consultancy, energy company, financial services firm, or other knowledge-driven organization. A bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, or a related field with relevant energy market experience; advanced degrees are a plus. In-depth knowledge of South Asia power and renewable energy markets, with expertise in areas such as power trading, market planning, policy-making, project development, or project financing. In-depth knowledge of South Asias Gas and LNG markets, with working knowledge in areas such as gas trading, market planning, policy-making, project development, or project financing. Exceptional English communication skills, with the ability to effectively present forecasts and supporting materials to clients through reports, calls, emails, and live/web-based conferences. A commercially driven mindset paired with excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with both internal teams and external clients. Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring precision in research and deliverables. A strong entrepreneurial spirit, self-direction, and excellent problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to perform well under tight deadlines. 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