Senior Advisory – Market Reference Framework
Indicative Hourly Benchmarks (USD)
• U.S./UK Tier-1 Boutique Advisory: $1,200 – $2,500/hr
• Global Managing Director / Partner (Advisory): $1,500 – $3,000/hr
• Project Finance / Infrastructure Senior Advisor: $1,000 – $2,000/hr
• Emerging Markets Senior Advisory: $750 – $1,500/hr
• Sovereign / Infrastructure Specialist: $1,500 – $3,500/hr
Note: Hourly rates are typically used as reference benchmarks rather than primary billing mechanisms. They provide context for valuation in board-level mandates, complex advisory engagements, and situations requiring independent oversight.
Engagement Structures
Reference-Based Advisory (Hourly Benchmarking)
Used selectively to frame scope, support governance transparency, and establish valuation in complex or sensitive mandates.
Monthly Retainer
$25,000 – $100,000 per month, typically covering defined senior-level advisory involvement across:
• institutional structuring and capital planning
• governance and execution frameworks
• stakeholder coordination and board-level engagement
Hybrid Advisory Structures
Blended arrangements combining fixed advisory retainers with additional performance-linked components, structured in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Typical Use Cases for Senior Advisory
• Restructuring and turnaround situations
• Strategic infrastructure and cross-border mandates
• Independent project or platform reviews
• Governance-sensitive or complex advisory environments
• Engagements requiring senior-level oversight and institutional alignment
Advisory Fee Considerations
Fee structures are calibrated based on:
• mandate complexity and jurisdiction
• scope of advisory involvement
• duration and intensity of engagement
• governance and reporting requirements
Where applicable, performance-linked components may be structured to reflect defined advisory milestones or outcomes, subject to regulatory constraints and engagement terms.
Positioning
Changoo & Associates provides advisory services only. The firm does not act as a broker, dealer, placement agent, or underwriter, and does not engage in securities distribution or capital raising activities. Any financing processes are conducted by appropriately licensed entities.
Bottom Line
Senior advisory is valued based on judgment, structuring capability, and the ability to support complex mandates through disciplined governance, strategic alignment, and execution planning.