Associate Director (South Asia Energy)

Responsibilities

Market Research & Analysis

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to prioritize research goals aligned with market and business objectives
• Work with South Asia Gas and Power (SA G&P) team leads to scope content, analyze data, and generate insights that inform strategic conclusions
• Identify and solve key issues with a strategic lens in coordination with SA G&P research leadership

Program & Project Management

• Manage project timelines and resources in coordination with SA G&P research leads to ensure timely, high-quality research outputs
• Serve as the Gurgaon site lead for the Global Gas, Power, and Renewables (GPR) team, coordinating day-to-day operations

Client Engagement

• Present research findings to existing clients and prospects to support the commercial team in strengthening relationships and driving business growth

Mentorship & Team Development

• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, supporting professional growth and development
• Identify training needs and coordinate with relevant departments to deliver development programs

HR & Site Coordination (Gurgaon)

• Assist in hiring processes for both regular and intern roles across GPR teams
• Ensure smooth onboarding of new hires, collaborating with HR and relevant teams for documentation and orientation
• Organize buddy programs and meet-and-greets to integrate new employees effectively
• Host regular catch-ups to address team concerns and support employee well-being
• Organize team-building activities such as lunches and group outings
• Act as the central point of contact for all coordination and support needs at the Gurgaon site
• Maintain in-office presence on anchor days to support cross-team collaboration

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting, energy, financial services, or a knowledge-intensive sector
• Bachelor's degree in economics, engineering, or a related field (advanced degrees a plus)
• Deep knowledge of South Asia's power and renewable energy markets (e.g., trading, planning, policy, project development/finance)
• Deep knowledge of South Asia's gas and LNG markets, including familiarity with trading, market planning, and policy development
• Strong command of English, with the ability to present insights through reports, presentations, and live/web conferences
• Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and a results-driven approach to research and deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage deadlines independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with forecasting tools, software, and energy market models
• Familiarity with tools used for market simulations and scenario planning