Assistant Manager - Technical Services

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing professional to join our growing Natural Resources & Energy (NRE) Risk Advisory practice as an Assistant Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the world's leading energy, utilities, mining, and industrial organizations, helping them navigate complex operational, regulatory, and strategic challenges.

As part of our team, you will collaborate with industry leaders and multidisciplinary specialists to deliver innovative risk advisory, internal audit, governance, and operational excellence solutions across the NRE value chain. You will also contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, and Advanced Analytics to transform client operations and risk management frameworks.

This position is ideal for professionals seeking to accelerate their consulting careers while developing deep sector expertise across Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream operations.

Client Delivery & Advisory Excellence

• Lead and manage internal audit, risk assessment, internal controls, and advisory engagements across the Natural Resources & Energy sector.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and control frameworks to identify opportunities for operational improvement and risk mitigation.
• Conduct reviews across exploration, drilling, production, refining, petrochemicals, power generation, utilities, mining, infrastructure, logistics, and energy services operations.
• Assess operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, asset integrity, project governance, maintenance reliability, and performance management processes.
• Develop high-quality client deliverables including risk assessments, audit programs, planning memoranda, executive reports, and management presentations.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.

Sector Leadership & Business Development

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Support business development initiatives, proposal development, and sector-specific pursuits.
• Contribute to market positioning activities, thought leadership publications, and industry-focused insights.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to develop innovative service offerings aligned to evolving market needs.

Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Support the integration of AI, Data Analytics, IoT, Robotics, and digital solutions into risk advisory and internal audit engagements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and risk monitoring through technology-enabled methodologies.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, regulatory developments, sustainability initiatives, and technological advancements impacting the energy sector.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary tools, frameworks, and digital assets that enhance client value.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members through effective performance management and technical guidance.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and support sector-specific capability development programs.
• Participate in performance reviews, career development discussions, and talent management activities.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Risk Advisory, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Operational Risk, or Consulting.
• Experience with in a leading consulting, advisory, professional services, or energy organization is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise across one or more Natural Resources & Energy subsectors.

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Excellent project management and engagement delivery capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in multicultural and matrix environments.
• Ability to influence and engage senior leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Flexibility to travel across the region and internationally, as required.