Job Title
Experienced Consultant – Technical Services, Natural Resources & Energy (NRE)
Location
United Arab Emirates
Department
Risk Advisory / Natural Resources & Energy (NRE)
Job Type
Full-Time | Hybrid/Onsite
The Opportunity
Join a rapidly growing, client-facing practice within a global consulting environment. You will engage directly with senior stakeholders of world-renowned organizations, advising on complex business issues, risk mitigation strategies, and performance improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to develop deep sectoral expertise across the NRE value chain (Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream), while contributing to innovation through emerging technologies such as IoT, Robotics, AI, and Advanced Analytics.
You'll collaborate across service lines to deliver cutting-edge internal audit, internal controls, and advisory solutions. Leverage our global network to grow as a sector expert and trusted advisor.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Quality
- Lead and manage internal audit, risk, and consulting assignments independently.
- Assess and improve internal controls and operational processes across NRE operations (e.g., exploration, drilling, production, refining, petrochemicals, logistics and services).
- Deliver insights through structured reports, audit programs, planning memos, and risk analyses.
- Identify and address process inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and risk areas.
- Monitor project progress and ensure high-quality deliverables within timelines and budgets.
Market & Sector Leadership
- Build trusted relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
- Drive business development activities and sector-specific pursuits.
- Actively contribute to positioning the firm as a thought leader in the NRE sector.
- Collaborate with global sector teams to develop market-relevant strategies and offerings.
Innovation & Digital Enablement
- Drive the adoption of emerging technologies (IoT, AI, Analytics, Robotics) in client solutions.
- Support the development of digital tools and sector-specific assets to enhance service delivery.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovation to inform client engagements.
Team Development & Leadership
- Mentor and coach junior team members; guide performance and career development.
- Lead sector-specific upskilling programs and contribute to knowledge sharing.
- Oversee performance and appraisal processes of direct reports.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 2 to 4 years of experience in Risk Advisory, Internal Audit, or Internal Controls, preferably within top-tier consulting & advisory firms.
- Deep functional expertise in the NRE sector (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream), including areas such as:
- Exploration, drilling, refining, and production processes
- Mega project capex and regulatory reviews
- EHS assessments, project controls, and contract management
- Plant operations, maintenance, and reliability
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation, Metallurgy); advanced degrees preferred.
- At least one relevant certification, such as:
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- SO Auditor Certifications
- API, IMS or other relevant industry certifications
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
- Excellent command of English (written and verbal).
- Willingness and ability to travel for client engagements as needed.
Preferred Attributes
- Ability to think strategically and deliver insights under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills; a collaborative team player.
- Experience developing sector-specific solutions or tools.
- Demonstrated experience with innovation or tech-enabled audits.
