Experienced Consultant - Technical Services (Domain - Natural resources and Energy Only)
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About the Role
BDO UAE seeks an experienced consultant to join its Risk Advisory / Natural Resources & Energy practice. You will lead internal audit, risk, and consulting assignments for NRE clients, driving innovation with IoT, AI, and analytics.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal audit, risk, and consulting assignments independently
- Assess and improve internal controls and operational processes across NRE operations
- 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
- Build trusted relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders
- Drive business development activities and sector specific pursuits
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies (IoT, AI, Analytics, Robotics) in client solutions
- Mentor and coach junior team members; guide performance and career development
Requirements
- 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)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation, Metallurgy); advanced degrees preferred
- At least one relevant certification (CIA, SO Auditor, API, IMS or other)
- 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
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The Opportunity
- Join a rapidly growing, client facing practice within a global consulting environment.
- Engage directly with senior stakeholders of world renowned organizations, advising on complex business issues, risk mitigation strategies, and performance improvement.
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mentor and coach junior team members; guide performance and career development.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation, Metallurgy); advanced degrees preferred.
- At least one relevant certification: 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.
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