Associate Director/Director - Oil & Gas Advisory

About the Role:

We are seeking an Associate Director/Director to lead strategic, commercial and transaction advisory engagements across Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Metals & Mining, Energy and Infrastructure. The role will work closely with the Practice Head and senior client stakeholders to deliver rigorous, timely and high-quality advisory outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead engagement teams on strategic, commercial, project finance and M&A advisory mandates.

- Advise clients, off-takers, lenders and other stakeholders on transactions across Oil & Gas, Energy, Metals & Mining and Infrastructure.

- Assess the commercial and contractual implications of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) and other Oil & Gas contracts, particularly in project and asset financing.

- Lead complex financial modelling, valuation, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis for investment, acquisition and divestiture decisions.

- Develop commercial and growth strategies through structured research, benchmarking and analysis.

- Own the quality of client reports, information memoranda, deal notes and board-level presentations.

- Build and manage senior relationships with corporates, sovereign entities and institutional investors.

- Independently manage day-to-day client engagement, translate requirements into actionable workplans, and respond to changing priorities.

- Identify and originate new business opportunities through sector, geography and competitor research.

- Lead proposal development and client pitches in partnership with the Practice Head.

Candidate Profile:

- Master's degree or MBA in Finance, Economics or a related discipline from a premier institute.

- CFA or another relevant professional certification is an advantage.

- 10+ years of relevant experience with international banks, energy companies, developers, investors/funds, or strategy and corporate advisory institutions.

- Prior experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Metals & Mining or Infrastructure is preferred.

- Strong strategic, analytical and commercial judgement, with proven ability to lead and review complex financial models.

- Sound understanding of PSCs, Oil & Gas contracts and Public-Private Partnership structures.

- Demonstrated ability to lead multicultural, multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholders.

- Excellent communication, attention to detail and ownership of high-quality deliverables.

Location: Delhi or Mumbai

Compensation: Competitive, as per market standards