IN-Senior Associate_ Policy Analysis & IP_ CPI_ Advisory_ Gurugram

Job Description & Summary: PwC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced investment promotion professional to join our team, who will work with various state / central government agencies to drive investment promotion and trade efforts and ensure successful grounding of projects. 

Responsibilities: 

Research and strategy:  

• Combine a robust understanding of macroeconomic issues at the national level with micro level insights at the state level  

• Create profiles for cities, districts, sectors and the state by mapping growth paradigms and matching investment and export opportunities 

• Understand the policies, regulatory and legislative environment governing trade and investments in the country, state and other relevant competing states 

Investment Promotion: 

• He/ She will be closely working with stakeholders in the industry and industry associations to drive the business case for potential investors 

• Proactively engage with major companies, industry associations, think tanks, and government agencies to nurture collaboration and identify and facilitate investment opportunities 

• Draw a stakeholder engagement calendar for building robust and sustainable relations across the key and critical stakeholder value chain 

• Assist in conducting, managing and curating events, roadshows, conferences in the state and abroad 

• Participate in conferences, roadshows, events for building sustainable networks for generating leads 

Investment Analysis: 

• Analyze investment intents and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to assess the feasibility and grounding potential of investments. 

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine strategic alignment with organizational goals. 

Stakeholder Coordination: 

• Maintain regular follow-ups with investors, addressing queries and facilitating communication to ensure smooth processes. 

• Organize meetings, site visits, and maintain consistent communication with stakeholders to resolve challenges effectively. 

Project facilitation: 

• Develop a list and timeline for permits, licenses, clearances required for establishing a unit in the state and country to support investors 

• Assist investors in creating project reports required by state / central agencies and review, recommend and finalize them. 

Issue Resolution and Reporting: 

• Collaborate with relevant departments and the District Collector to facilitate the resolution of investment-related issues. 

• Identify swift resolutions and report on progress and challenges to senior management. 

Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• Keep abreast of the latest investment trends and prepare an investment dashboard for ongoing projects. 

• Develop and present reports and presentations for key internal and external meetings, highlighting progress and insights. 

Mandatory skill sets: 

4+ years of strong experience in management consulting, foreign government/Institution, investment banking, government consulting, industry associations, market research, working with multilateral and bilateral agencies 

Preferred skill sets: 

• Strong experience in management consulting, government consulting, industry associations, market research, working with multilateral and bilateral agencies. Prior experience with an Investment Promotion Agency will be an added advantage 

• Working in strategy and execution, knowledge of global trends and emerging technologies in the industry 

• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills 

• Experience in managing large projects for governments, private sector, multilateral clients and industry associations 

Willingness to work under high-pressure deadlines and across geographical time zones 

Years of experience required: 

4+ 

Education qualification: 

PG/ MBA or At least master’s degree in international business, business administration, economics from a recognized/reputed institution in India or abroad