Associate Director (South Asia Energy)

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 Agenda: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to prioritize research goals, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational objectives.
• Developing Analytical Insights: Work closely with SA Gas and Power team leads to scope content, analyze data, and extract meaningful insights that drive impactful conclusions.
• Program and Resource Management: Coordinate with SA Gas and Power research leads to oversee project timelines and ensure high-quality delivery by managing resources effectively.
• Problem Solving: Coordinate with SA gas and Power research lead to identify and address core issues with a strategic perspective, ensuring solutions align with broader objectives.
• Client Engagement: Support 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 Development: Foster 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 We’re 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 Asia’s 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hand-on knowledge and understanding of different forecasting tools, softwares and models would be desired

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

  
  

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

  
  

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

  
  

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

  
  

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

  
  

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

  
  

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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