Associate Director - Power & Utilities - Energy Regulation & Policy

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Job description

The Team

Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG) consists of c. 400 professionals and is widely recognised as a leading independent business, financial and regulatory adviser in the infrastructure space. The group has presence across the UK and is organised on a national basis.
Power & Utilities (P&U) is one of the largest business areas of IAG and encompasses work for major clients in the sector, including all UK utilities as well as some of the largest energy and water companies in Europe and beyond. We provide in-depth strategic and technical advice on strategy and business planning and analysis, corporate finance and corporate financial management, regulatory policy, cost assessment and benchmarking. Our work combines elements of policy, finance, strategy and economics to assist our clients in structuring investments, securing financing, supporting regulatory regimes for the benefit of customers as well as maximising shareholder value. We are widely recognised by many industry stakeholders as market leaders influencing the future of the utilities sector.

This area continues to grow, and we are looking for a high-quality candidate to support our Power & Utilities business with a particular focus on giving strategic advice on the energy transition to our clients in the energy and water sectors premised on net zero.

The Role

• You will be a recognised specialist in energy networks, leveraging deep insights into Ofgem's RIIO price controls and the broader regulatory landscape to inform client strategies.
• You will build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and other advisors across the sector, providing high-level insights and strategic advice that translates complex regulatory findings into actionable recommendations.
• You will identify and develop business cases for new propositions, driving pipeline and future opportunities through proactive engagement with clients and industry stakeholders.
• You will also contribute to KPMG's thought leadership through blogs, presentations, and participation in external events.
• The projects that you will advise on will be high profile and varied and would be expected to include advising on regulatory strategy, all the core elements of regulated price controls, regulatory policy developments, including the evolving institutional arrangements within the sector and in support and provision of energy regulation expertise in terms of major transactions.
• There is no 'typical project'. You will need to apply a structured strategic approach to problem solving, drawing on established economic principles, while having the capacity to think creatively.
• The work will include a combination of report drafting, economic (including quantitative) analysis, and engaging with clients. As an Associate Director, you will be expected to manage teams and lead projects from inception through to completion.
• You will manage, coach, and mentor more junior staff on across different projects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in the team.

The Person
We are seeking a passionate and ambitious individual with:

• Proven experience in the utilities sector, in the industry, at a regulator, or as a consultant with a focus on energy networks.
• A strategic thinker with the capability to provide fresh insights and innovative solutions to evolving industry challenges. A developed analytical skillset which you are keen to deploy and grow to bring innovative solutions to problems
• Experienced in presenting to senior clients and will have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• An in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks for utility companies, micro-economics, or regulatory finance (ideally all three).
• A highly motivated, ambitious self-starter, willing to take advantage of the opportunities this position offers.
• Excellent report writing, Excel and PowerPoint skills-strong writing and presentation skills are a must.

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