Senior Consultant – Government Advisory – Mining Operations & Finance Control

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At Amber & Mark, we partner with Governments and Public Institutions to turn ambition into outcomes — bringing the rigour of strategy, the discipline of delivery, and an enduring belief in public purpose to every engagement. Our teams work closely with government departments, public agencies, and development institutions to advance governance transformation, institutional strengthening, and development impact.

Position Details

Position Title: Sr Consultant – Government Advisory

Area of Responsibility: Mining Operations & Finance Control

Number of Positions: 02

Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan

Reporting To: Engagement Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 6–8 Years

Role Overview The Senior Consultant – Government Advisory – Mining Operations & Finance Control will provide technical and commercial leadership on transaction-based assignments related to the mining, minerals, and natural resources sector for a public sector PSU aimed at revenue generation via mineral markets.

The role requires strong financial, strategic, and analytical capabilities, along with demonstrated experience in mining sector transactions, mineral asset valuation, mining project finance, commercial due diligence, PPP structures, concession agreements, mine monetization, and investment advisory.

The selected candidate will support assignments involving long term vision building, & assessing prospect areas of expansion, mining project preparation, mine asset evaluation, financial analysis, transaction structuring, investor engagement, bid process management, commercial due diligence, mining concessions, and stakeholder coordination across the public and private sectors. The role expects the candidate to streamline operational & financial insights into actionable plans and build thought partnership with apex leadership of the PSU.

To Lead the development of investment-grade financial models, business cases, and transaction strategies to support Government investment decisions.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Transaction Advisory & Technical Leadership

- Provide leadership on transaction advisory assignments involving mining projects, mineral assets, mine development projects, commercial structuring, investment evaluation, and transaction execution support.
- Support structuring of mining transactions, mine development agreements, PPP models, concession structures, lease frameworks, mineral asset monetization strategies, and investor engagement processes.

2. Financial Modelling & Valuation

- Develop and review financial models, valuation analyses, sensitivity assessments, reserve-based valuation frameworks, mine life assessments, and commercial feasibility studies for mining and mineral sector projects.

3. Mine Cost Optimization & Profitability Engineering

- Conduct operational audits to eliminate unit cost leakages across drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling.
- Optimize stripping ratios, ultimate pit limits, and powder factors to minimize overall Cost per Tonne.




- Develop grade blending and beneficiation strategies to upgrade low-grade ROM into premium saleable products.

4. Greenfield Block Development - Zero-to-Production

- Drive the end-to-end operationalization of newly allocated mineral blocks from inception to commercial dispatch.
- Evaluate Geological Reports (GR) and core data to formulate Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and Bankable Feasibility Studies.
- Secure and expedite statutory clearances, including IBM Mining Plans, EC/FC, Land Acquisition, and DGMS approvals.

5. Production Forecasting & Fleet Economics

- Develop Life-of-Mine (LOM) and rolling production models aligned with plant capacities and market off-take.
- Track HEMM fleet metrics (Availability, Utilization, OEE) to optimize equipment efficiency and reduce fuel burn.
- Establish agile grade-dispatch schedules to align mine-face production with dispatch commitments and prevent off-spec penalties.

6. Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

- Conduct commercial, financial, operational, and strategic due diligence for mining assets, mineral block auctions, mining companies, processing facilities, and investment opportunities.
- Assess key risks related to reserves, production forecasts, commodity pricing, regulatory compliance, environmental obligations, and transaction viability.

7. Mineral Block Auctions, MDO Bidding & Procurement Support

- Assist in drafting transaction documents, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluation frameworks, concession agreements, mining lease documentation, and commercial transaction structures.
- Manage MSTC e-auction mechanics, forward/reverse electronic bidding, and reserve price fixation under Mineral Auction Rules.
- Draft and evaluate high-value RFPs, concession agreements, and Model Mine Developer & Operator (MDO) contracts.
- Manage post-auction transitions, including PBG/EMD scrutiny and MDPA execution.
- Formulate MDO performance monitoring frameworks, escalation indices, and commercial dispute resolution mechanisms.

8. Policy & Government Advisory

- Advise government departments, state mining corporations, public institutions, and implementation agencies on mining sector transaction frameworks, mine monetization strategy, mineral resource development, auction support, investor outreach, and sector reform initiatives.

9. Stakeholder Engagement

- Engage with government officials, investors, mining companies, lenders, technical consultants, legal advisors, geological experts, and industry stakeholders to support transaction execution.

10. Commercial & Strategic Analysis

- Prepare commercial assessments, mining sector market studies, commodity outlook analyses, mineral asset evaluations, investment recommendations, and strategic advisory reports.

11. Data Analysis & Technical Reporting

- Prepare and review transaction reports, feasibility studies, valuation reports, investment memoranda,



board presentations, commercial notes, and management briefings related to mining and mineral sector transactions.

12. Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer

- Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing programs on mining sector transactions, project finance, commercial structuring, mine monetization, and public sector deal management.

13. Field Assessments & Site Reviews

- Undertake mine site visits, asset inspections, project reviews, stakeholder consultations, field verification exercises, and commercial assessments of mining operations as required.

Skills & Competencies

- Transaction Advisory: Strong understanding of government transactions, PPPs, asset monetisation, disinvestment, and concession structures.
- Financial Modelling & Valuation: Proficiency in building financial models, valuation frameworks, and sensitivity analyses.
- Commercial Due Diligence: Experience in assessing market viability, transaction risks, and investment potential.
- Mine Cost optimisation and Profitability Engineering: Very positive understanding of Mine operations and ways for improvement / cost optimisation etc.
- Mineral Block Auctions, Bidding & MDO Tendering: Should have worked in the area of Mineral block auctions and MDO tendering process.
- Public Sector Advisory: Ability to work on government reform, procurement, and strategic advisory assignments.
- Technical Report Writing: Robust capability in preparing transaction memos, feasibility reports, investment notes, and executive presentations.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively with government officials, investors, lenders, legal teams, and technical advisors.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education — B.Tech in Mining Engineering with Minor / Micro-specialization in Financial Engineering, OR B.Tech in Mining Engineering with post graduation in M.Tech in Financial Engineering /MBA Finance / Quantitative Finance).
- Preferred — An MBA in Finance or Strategy, CA, CFA, or a master’s degree in economics, Public Policy, or Infrastructure Management. A strong commercial or transaction advisory background is an advantage. Candidates with practical financial modelling experience across private firms, government bodies, and financial institutions, or mining-sector pre-sales experience covering bid management, business development, and financial modelling, will be preferred.
- Experience — 6–8 Years of relevant experience across mining operations, financial control, transaction advisory, and commercial structuring.
- Certifications (Preferred) — First/Second Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (FCC/SCC) under MMR/CMR, IBM Recognized Qualified Person (RQP), or IBBI Registered Valuer.

Additional Information

- Travel & mobility: willingness to travel within Rajasthan and other locations for field visits and stakeholder consultations.
- Equal opportunity: Amber & Mark welcomes applications from candidates across all backgrounds.
- Background checks: shortlisted candidates may undergo background and reference verification.
- To apply: email your CV to [email protected].

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