Associate Consultant S&O

Mandatory technical & functional skills • Have an understanding of public investment in infrastructure, together with knowledge of Government appraisal guidance (such as UK HMT Green Book); • Have an understanding of broader social infrastructure sectors (healthcare facilities, social housing, education buildings, etc.); understanding of the UK healthcare landscape is preferable • Have demonstrable experience in shaping and undertaking quantitative analysis using complex datasets, including experience in building and using appraisal and impact tools; • Have experience in undertaking financial analysis/financial modelling; • Be familiar with the range of socioeconomic data that is typically available and used to undertake economic analysis, appraisal and impact assessments; • Be proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and in making presentations for senior level stakeholders with effective story boarding skills #KGS #LI-PC3 Roles & responsibilities • Work as a team on engagements throughout the life cycle of Infrastructure projects for clients in the government & public sector, corporates, institutional investors and infrastructure developers • Supporting with development of business cases, market studies, business plans, cost and value analysis, feasibility studies and business strategies; • Supporting with designing and implementing innovative and robust economic analysis and analytical approaches to address client challenges • Undertake financial standing assessments as part of procurement processes, including analysis of financial statements, key financial ratios, financial risk indicators, and organisational financial resilience. • Shaping and leading on business development activities, including formal proposals and pitches and the development of new propositions to take to market; • Contribute to thought leadership, white papers and point of views to develop market intelligence and sector knowledge • Manage relationships with key stakeholders independently across various member firms #KGS #LI-PC3 Educational qualifications • Graduate in economics and post-graduates/MBAs in finance from a leading Indian/International educational institution • Candidates holding professional certification relevant to the requirements are preferred, but not mandatory. Work experience • Relevant experience (1-2 years) in strategy and research gained through corporate roles, consulting, or public sector organizations #KGS #LI-PC3