Energy Transition Consulting Director

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 13
S&P Global Commodity Insights - Energy Advisory Services
**The Role**: Director, Energy Transition Consulting EMEA.
The Energy Transition Consulting team works with clients across the traditional and new energy sectors to adapt, manage the risks and seize the opportunities of the energy transition. We specialize in providing strategic advice, analysis and solutions to companies making the transition from traditional energy systems to low-carbon alternatives.
We help our clients assess the impact of low-carbon scenarios on their operations and the implications of emissions targets, and develop comprehensive energy transition strategies that align with their business objectives while taking into account the regulatory environment, market trends and sustainability goals.
We support our clients in the integration and development of renewable and low-carbon energy sources by providing strategic recommendations, analysis and insights on renewable energy, energy storage, cleantech innovation and supply chains, low-carbon fuels including hydrogen and renewable natural gas, and techno-economic analysis of CCUS opportunities and carbon markets.

**Responsibilities**:
Effectively lead consulting assignments for key public and private sector clients across the region, and globally when required.
Ensure project resources are dedicated and progress happens against the project plan to ensure on-time delivery of a quality set of products.
Demonstrate expertise in the relevant industry or work process, become a recognized expert on chosen topics of interest within the team and the broader organization.
Interact with clients to identify core issues to be addressed and develop compelling and responsive proposals. Work with the sales team and other colleagues to successfully close consulting leads.
Participate in client or industry events and share key takeaways that impact the consulting team’s work and priorities.
Lead client meetings and the presentation of proposals or project reports.
Be able to work autonomously in the negotiation and execution/delivery of consulting engagements, while managing a regional, and at times a global, project team.
Continuously broaden knowledge across the energy transition and low-carbon energy space; build external recognition through interactions with clients, presentations at client, company and industry events, and collaboration with sales/marketing staff.

**What We’re Looking For**:
Eight to fifteen years of experience in the energy industry, consulting, or finance environments
Experience as Project Leader (or Engagement Manager) in a leading management consulting firm will be a significant plus.
Exposure to various aspects of the energy value chain, including production, processing or distribution and consumption.
The ability to work with autonomy and mínimal direction once priorities are agreed is preferrable.
Minimum qualifications are BSc. in engineering, preferably chemical, environmental or process engineering; or business with a focus on sustainability.
A post-graduate degree is a plus (including in engineering, finance, economics, or business).
Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.
Must have an analytical frame of mind and be prepared to use data to back up opinions.
Some travel is required, with an average around 20% of the time (but could occasionally be more)
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment providing ideas and open feedback.
**The Location**: London / Paris / Spain / Dubai / KSA

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.

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**Our Purpose**:
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