Director – Power and Renewables Advisory

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

The Team: This position would be on the fast-growing Asia Pacific (APAC) team of the Global Power & Energy Transition Consulting Practice in S&P Global Energy division. We advise clients on power markets and custom scenarios (supply, demand, prices, transmission), asset transactions (primarily renewables assets due diligence), power economic analysis, and supporting our clients' understanding of the increasing interdependence between power markets and adjacent value chains such as mobility/transportation, hydrogen production, fuels consumption, energy storage, etc.

Our clients range from power developers, utilities, integrated energy companies, technology companies, regulators, governments, and investors. We will continue leveraging our extensive regional experience, capabilities, and synergies with other S&P Global teams, including electric power and fuels research and the broader Energy Transition practice.

Responsibilities and Impact:

As a core member of our growing consulting practice, you will play a key role in delivering power-focused engagements for public- and private-sector clients. You will bring analytical and subject matter expertise to client projects, build strong client relationships, and support business development initiatives. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the consulting business through innovative approaches to client engagement, project delivery, and business development.

• Lead consulting engagements for key public- and private-sector clients across APAC and, when required, globally, working autonomously under the direction of senior leadership.
• Drive business development across APAC by building new client relationships, generating leads, developing proposals, and collaborating with internal teams to secure new engagements.
• Deliver high-quality consulting projects by managing project resources, timelines, and deliverables, while leading regional and, at times, global project teams to ensure successful execution.
• Apply deep energy and power market expertise across a range of client engagements, including supply-demand power modelling, regulatory and legal framework analysis, market-entry strategies, scenario planning, generation economics, reliability studies, and asset due diligence and valuation.
• Lead client engagement and thought leadership activities, including client meetings, proposal and project presentations, and participation in client and industry events, translating market developments into relevant insights for clients and the consulting practice.
• Build expertise and external recognition across the energy transition and low-carbon energy landscape through collaboration with clients, sales and marketing teams, and industry stakeholders. The role requires approximately 20% travel on average, with occasional periods of higher travel.
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What We're Looking For:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-growing team of consultants and experts with wide-ranging backgrounds in energy and energy transition. The varied and changing nature of the consulting market leads to the development of a diverse set of skills and exposure to different industries and clients, including senior industry leaders and policy makers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in industry, government, research, or consulting, with strong knowledge of at least three APAC power markets gained through industry or advisory experience.
• Strong understanding of the energy and power value chain, including power dispatch, trading, system modelling, and optimization; management consulting experience is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining large, complex system models, with deep expertise in power dispatch and demand modelling and familiarity with third-party power dispatch software such as PLEXOS and Aurora.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to apply structured approaches and data analysis to generate market insights and support evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, manage agreed priorities effectively, and collaborate successfully within a team-oriented, matrix organization.Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English; proficiency in Chinese, together with strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience in VBA; Python and SQL skills are preferred. 
  

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more atwww.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, 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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S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

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