Mercados Energy Markets India Looking For Sr. Manager-Policy & Regulatory at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Full Time

A) About the Role:

Candidate shall be able to handle Regulatory & Policy related works pertaining to Power Purchase Section of a Generation company. He should be able to compare PP cost comparison of various states and suggest innovative ways to optimize power purchase cost. He should be able to prepare and file various Petitions before SERC including Petitions for adoption of tariff, getting approval for additional power purchase, revising ceiling limits for power procurement etc. He should be able to give suggestion comments on all notifications/Orders issued by Ministry of Power/Ministry of Coal related to Power Purchase. He should be aware of all important Orders/judgements issued by various SERCs/Courts on PP related matters. He shall be able to appraise the Client on all Regulatory Updates on Power Purchase in the Country. He should be able to assist seniors in new thermal/ renewable power project development.

B) Expectations from the role:

• Support in managing and scaling up the Policy & Regulatory business in the Region.
• Mentoring the locational team by building cohesive environment and providing on-job training to the team members to achieve timelines deliverables quality.
• Generate new business leads and opportunities by building client relationships, identify business opportunities from new and existing clients, write and cost project proposals, make verbal and written client presentations and conduct appropriate follow-up to secure the business.
• Plan, manage and carry out assignments, making optimum use of company resources to achieve high levels of client satisfaction. This will be achieved by producing assignment/project plans, working with the management team to identify appropriate resources to meet client needs and delivery, ensuring action is taken to ensure agreed quality standards and timescales are met.
• Client Interactions/ discussions/ meetings whenever necessary, give feedback on matters affecting the Client;

C) Required skill set:

• Should be able to do multi-tasking on assignments, BD responsibilities and be able to deliver in typical consulting environment.
• Should possess strong set of techno-commercial competencies, thought leadership and people leadership, client focus and relationship.
• Should have expertise in financial/tariff modelling of Power Utilities (especially power generation & coal supply/management business).
• Should have experience in working on policy, regulations, tariff matters, regulatory due-diligence, PPA approvals, change in-law, parallel licensing, etc. for private power developers/companies would be preferable.
• Should be able to do guide team / manage/ update crucial data base related Energy policies, regulatory framework, PPA & FSA status, Coal position around the country, demand/supply position of power & coal, recent coal bidding status, coal management etc
• Should be flexible to work in additional areas such as bid advisory, financial appraisal, performance monitoring, etc. of conventional and renewable energy projects.
• Should have assisted multiple power sector clients such as Private/ State/ Central Generators/ Electricity Regulatory Commissions, Government & Private Power Utilities, electricity consumer associations.
• Should be updated about the latest trends/changes in the power sector regulatory scenario including the new policy notifications, Electricity Act Amendments, new Regulations, key judgements of higher courts, etc.
• Should have Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Should have Excellent interpersonal skills to manage both internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

D) Education and Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical/Electronic from top Govt. Recognized or Pvt. Colleges / Technical Institutes or MBA in Finance/Power Management
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a reputed consulting firm/Generation Utilities/SERCs/Think tanks
• Experience of multiple assignments in Policy and Regulatory and mainly worked on PPA/ FSA related matters of Generators

E) Work Location

• Ahmedabad
• Applicant should be open to travel within country to manage Projects. He/ She should also be willing to relocate (if required) to other locations within country based on project requirements.

F) Remuneration Structure

• We offer a motivation based and competitive reward package.