Associate Director, Energy - Global Capability Center

Alvarez & Marsal; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate Director for its Energy team in Gurgaon/Bangalore. The role focuses on leading client engagements, developing growth strategies, and delivering end‑to‑end transformation across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining, and Power & Utilities.

You will mentor junior staff, manage cross‑functional teams, and drive high‑impact, client‑ready deliverables with strong governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 9 to 14 years of experience in top‑tier consulting or relevant industry roles.
• Deep expertise in at least one Energy sub‑sector (O&G, Chemicals, Mining, or Power & Utilities).
• Leadership in managing engagements end‑to‑end including scoping and team management.
• Hypothesis‑driven problem solving with structured analyses.
• Strong financial and operational modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across Energy sub‑sectors and act as a senior engagement leader.
• Structure complex client problems into actionable work plans and oversee multiple workstreams.
• Mentor Managers and Senior Associates, guiding analytical approaches and client interactions.
• Contribute to growth through proposals, client pitches, and thought leadership.

Skills

Client engagement

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Executive communication

Integrity

Strategic mindset

Multitasking

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M's Energy team works with global companies across Oil & Gas, Renewables, Mining, Power & Utilities and Chemical sub‑sectors to provide independent analysis and end‑to‑end support across business transformation programs. Pulling from A&M's restructuring heritage, A&M's Energy Group combines the best of A&M's bias toward action and practicality with deep industry experience as both consultants and operators. Our Business Transformation practice is rapidly expanding in the GCC, and we are looking for an Associate Director to join our Gurgaon/Bangalore team. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your business insight, analytical skills, and problem‑solving abilities as part of a hands‑on, high‑impact team.

As a member of the Energy team, you will play a senior role in client delivery, team leadership, and practice growth. You will work on projects across A&M's global offices, covering the full project lifecycle: market analysis, growth strategy development, operational improvement, and financial performance enhancement, to deliver measurable results for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Account Management
  • Lead client engagements across Energy sub‑sectors, serving as a key engagement leader and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, supporting repeat engagements and long‑term client development
  • Support account planning and business development activities in the Energy sector
  • Work collaboratively with Directors and Managing Directors on cross‑border and multi‑geography engagements
• Project Execution & Delivery
  • Lead the design and execution of business transformation and operational advisory engagements across O&G, Chemicals, Mining, and Power & Utilities
  • Structure complex client problems and translate them into actionable workplans, overseeing operational, commercial, and financial workstreams
  • Review and develop high‑quality, client‑ready deliverables ensuring insights are practical, implementable, and aligned with client objectives and budget
  • Apply robust project governance, risk management, and quality assurance practices
  • Coordinate cross‑functional and cross‑border teams to meet deadlines and project objectives
• People Leadership & Capability Development
  • Mentor and guide Managers, Senior Associates, and junior team members in analytical approaches and client interaction
  • Manage resource allocation, performance feedback, and team development across engagements
  • Support recruitment, training, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the Energy practice
• Firm and Practice Growth
  • Contribute to the growth of the Energy practice through pitch preparation, business development, and client relationship activities
  • Lead or support proposals, RFP responses, and client pitches
  • Contribute to development of new offerings, methodologies, and thought leadership

Qualifications

• 9 to 14 years of experience in top‑tier consulting/ advisory firms or relevant industry roles (strategy, restructuring, performance improvement, analytics, or operational consulting)
• Deep expertise in at least one Energy sub‑sector (O&G Upstream/Downstream, Chemicals, Mining, or Power & Utilities), with the ability to rapidly apply insights across adjacent sub‑sectors
• Demonstrated leadership in managing engagements end‑to‑end, including scoping, workplan design, team management, and client communication
• Advanced hypothesis‑driven problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to frame ambiguous client issues, translate them into structured analyses, and drive clear executive‑level outcomes
• Strong financial and operational modelling expertise, supporting business cases and executive decision‑making
• Exceptional executive communication and presence, including facilitation of senior‑level discussions, negotiation of scope and recommendations, and development of high‑impact, client‑ready presentations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight deadlines and evolving client expectations
• High standards of professional integrity, judgment, and discretion, with the confidence to challenge clients constructively and communicate difficult messages clearly
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with preferred hands‑on experience in Alteryx, Power BI, and Python
• A strong team player with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop team members

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.