Associate VP / Vice President, Energy

The Asia Group•Washington, DC

2h•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Asia Group (TAG) is seeking an Associate VP / Vice President to join its Energy and Sustainability Practice in Washington, DC. This role requires expertise in energy sector issues, including traditional and renewable energy markets, and the ability to advise clients on energy policy trends and stakeholders in Asia. TAG is a leading strategic and capital advisory firm that helps clients, from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups, succeed in established and emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific region. The team emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and mentorship. The Vice President will be an integral member of TAG’s Energy & Sustainability practices, working closely with colleagues in Asia and Washington, DC. This role involves client management, development, and strategy execution related to the energy sector, including managing client servicing, projects, and contributing to business development under the guidance of the DC-based Energy & Sustainability practice lead. The Vice President will also support crafting and leading client strategies for market access and analytical insights, enhancing public sector relationships and brand equity, and offering policy-driven solutions to mitigate risks and seize opportunities across the Indo-Pacific region.

Requirements

Advanced degree (e.g. MA/MBA/MPP) and 10 plus years’ relevant work experience related to energy, sustainability, commercial, and economic policy issues in Asia
Significant mid-level professional experience focused on the energy sector in industry or consulting, demonstrating experience in client servicing and project management as well as the ability to integrate public policy with corporate strategy
Possess a strong grasp of global energy markets and Asian political, regulatory, and macroeconomic landscapes, as well as the ability to convert these insights into actionable strategies and recommendations for commercial stakeholders
Strong communicator, demonstrated by the ability to present in a polished and effective manner to senior business executives and other senior level interlocutors in multinational settings
Effective leader and team player with high emotional intelligence and a positive, proactive, and professional attitude; eager for professional development and open to learning
Attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
Flexibility with respect to working and communication hours, particularly when coordinating with clients and TAG team members located across the Indo-Pacific
Eligible to work in the United States
Expected to work in-person at the TAG DC office five days per week

Nice To Haves

Comfortable using artificial intelligence tools — or excited to learn how — to increase efficiency, enhance analysis or deliverables, and generate innovative solutions
Familiarity with generative AI platforms or a growth mindset toward emerging technologies

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day client and project workstreams, including development and review of written deliverables, delivering substantive briefings for clients, and fielding and executing client requests as they come in, under guidance from the leadership
Create and support policy-driven engagement strategies that align with clients’ business objectives in the region
Develop regular, nuanced assessments of and briefings on political, economic, and regulatory trends impacting the energy sector for clients
Cultivate and maintain a robust network of relevant stakeholder relationships in Washington, DC and Asia
Contribute to TAG business development objectives, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and conducting outreach
Lead planning and implementation of client engagements and activities in Asia, in coordination with country-based TAG teams, including executive-level visits
Contribute to thought leadership activities, representing TAG at energy-related conferences, think tank events, and other industry-government gatherings