Senior Associate, Energy - Global Capability Center

Alvarez & Marsal; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in India is seeking a Senior Associate for its Energy team based in Gurgaon or Bangalore. You will lead engagements, manage senior client interactions, and shape end-to-end solutions across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Mining, and Power & Utilities.

The role emphasizes hypothesis-driven analysis, strong communication with executives, and mentoring junior team members while delivering high-quality client outputs and contributing to business development in a fast-growing practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from a Tier-1 institution with strong academic credentials.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in top-tier consulting/advisory firms or relevant industry roles.
• Deep expertise in at least one Energy sub-sector (O&G Upstream/Downstream, Chemicals, Mining, or Power & Utilities).

Responsibilities

• Manage senior client and internal stakeholder relationships at engagement or workstream level.
• Lead client discussions, workshops, and meetings with senior leadership.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior audiences.
• Support business development activities, including pitch preparation and proposal contributions in the Energy sector.
• Lead the development and delivery of Energy solutions across O&G, Chemicals, Mining, and Power & Utilities.
• Structure complex problem statements and translate ambiguous client issues into actionable workplans; manage multiple workstreams.
• Synthesize analytical outputs into executive-ready insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-border teams to meet deadlines and project objectives.
• Mentor and guide Senior Associates and junior team members in analytical approaches and deliverable development.
• Contribute to training, knowledge-sharing sessions, recruitment, and capability-building initiatives within Energy practice.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality client outputs while fostering learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Energy sector expertise

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Python

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals across 40+ countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving clients’ problems and help them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—make 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. Drawing on A&M’s restructuring heritage, the Energy Group combines the best of bias toward action and deep industry experience as both consultants and operators. Our Business Transformation practice is rapidly expanding in the GCC, and we are looking for a Senior Associate to join our Gurgaon/Bangalore team.

How You Will Contribute

Key Responsibilities

• Manage senior client and internal stakeholder relationships at engagement or workstream level.
• Lead client discussions, workshops, and meetings, including interactions with senior leadership.
• Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior audiences.
• Support business development activities, including pitch preparation and proposal contributions in the Energy sector.
• Lead the development and delivery of Energy solutions across O&G, Chemicals, Mining, and Power & Utilities.
• Structure complex problem statements and translate ambiguous client issues into actionable workplans; manage multiple medium‑to‑high complexity workstreams, ensuring end‑to‑end delivery and timely accomplishment of milestones.
• Synthesize analytical outputs into executive‑ready insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional and cross‑border teams to meet deadlines and project objectives.
• Mentor and guide Senior Associates and junior team members in analytical approaches, client interaction, and deliverable development.
• Contribute to training, knowledge‑sharing sessions, recruitment, and capability‑building initiatives within the Energy practice.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high‑quality client outputs while fostering learning and development opportunities.
• Actively contribute to the growth of the Energy practice through pitch preparation, marketing, and client relationship efforts.
• Participate in practice‑level initiatives to enhance service offerings and build new Energy‑sector products and tools.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from a Tier‑1 institution with strong academic credentials.
• 3 to 6 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.
• 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.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop team members.

Benefits & Development

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 on‑the‑job training and career advancement 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. Employees regularly highlight the growth opportunities, the entrepreneurial culture, and the enjoyable work environment as their favorite aspects of working at A&M.