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- Oil & Gas sector through innovation, teamwork and deep expertise. We’re looking for a Senior Associate What you’ll do: As a Senior Associate, you will work within multidisciplinary teams to solve upstream business and operational challenges. You will undertake research and analysis, build financial models, translate technical inputs into decision-oriented insights, and support the delivery of client-ready recommendations. You will also contribute to digital transformation assignments by helping identify, assess and implement high-value use cases across the upstream value chain. Client Advisory & Delivery: Upstream Strategy, Portfolio and Investment Analysis:
• Support corporate, asset and portfolio strategy assignments through market research, benchmarking, asset screening and scenario analysis.
• Assist in evaluating exploration, development and producing assets, including key value drivers, risks, production outlook, capital requirements and commercial considerations.
• Build or review business cases, investment appraisal models and capital prioritization analyses for exploration campaigns, field developments and asset optimization initiatives.
• Support commercial and technical due diligence by synthesizing subsurface, development, production, cost, fiscal and market inputs into clear findings. Operations and Performance Improvement:
• Analyze upstream operating performance across production, drilling, maintenance, supply chain, projects and asset management.
• Develop KPI frameworks, benchmarks, performance dashboards and improvement initiatives to support production optimization, cost efficiency and operational reliability.
• Support operating model, process improvement and transformation PMO workstreams, including initiative tracking, benefit estimation, risk identification and stakeholder coordination. Digital, Data and Technology-enabled Transformation:
• Support digital maturity assessments and roadmap development for E&P; organizations, assets and functions.
• Identify and assess use cases such as predictive maintenance, production optimization,



drilling analytics, remote operations, integrated operations centres, workflow automation and AI/ML-enabled decision support.
• Translate business problems into clear use-case requirements, data needs, value hypotheses, process changes and implementation considerations.
• Use data-analysis and visualization tools to develop insights, dashboards and management reporting; work with technology and data teams during solution design, pilots and scale-up.
• Track delivery and value realization for digital initiatives, including adoption, perks, dependencies and change-management actions. Business Development and Practice Development:
• Contribute to proposals, credentials, pitch materials, market scans and points of view on upstream and digital-transformation themes.
• Support knowledge development through reusable analytical tools, benchmarks, case studies and sector databases.
• Collaborate effectively with PwC specialists across strategy, operations, deals, technology, data and sustainability. Team Contribution:
• Guide analysts and associates on defined tasks; review analyses for accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Demonstrate ownership, professional judgment and a collaborative approach in quick-paced, multidisciplinary engagements. What are we looking for?
• 4-8 years experience along with B.
Tech (preferably in Petroleum engineering or relevant field) A Master's degree in Petroleum/Energy/Engineering, an MBA, or a postgraduate qualification in data analytics, digital technologies or a related field would be advantageous. Mandatory skill sets:
• Sound understanding of the upstream oil & gas value chain, including exploration, reservoir and field development concepts, drilling, production operations,



asset economics and key industry performance drivers.
• Experience in upstream consulting, an E&P; company, oilfield services, engineering/technical advisory, or a relevant digital/analytics transformation role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including hypothesis-led analysis, benchmarking, business-case development and synthesis of complex technical inputs.
• Working knowledge of upstream economics and financial modelling
• Exposure to digital transformation in oil & gas, including digital use-case assessment, data analytics, dashboards, automation, AI/ML applications or technology implementation support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; working capability in a visualization or analytics tool such as Power BI, Tableau, Python
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop explicit, accurate and visually effective client deliverables.
• Willingness to travel to client locations and upstream operating sites, as engagement requirements permit. Preferred skill sets:
• Prior experience with a Big 4 firm, strategy/management consultancy, specialist energy advisory, E&P; operator, oilfield services company or upstream technology provider.
• Experience supporting commercial/technical due diligence, transaction advisory, portfolio review or investment decisions for upstream assets.
• Familiarity with oil & gas data environments and platforms such as historians, integrated asset models, subsurface/production systems, cloud data platforms or digital oilfield solutions.
• Relevant certification or training in petroleum engineering, project management, analytics, cloud, agile/product management or digital transformation. Why PwC? Engage in purpose-driven work that builds trust and drives change. Access continuous learning opportunities paired with clear paths for career growth. Enjoy a welcoming, inclusive culture and flexible work arrangements. Sharpen your expertise and contribute towards impactful outcomes through meaningful projects. Location and work model Mumbai/Delhi, India | On-site

📌 Senior Associate (Mumbai)
🏢 PwC India
📍 Mumbai