Consultant – Operational Risk Management

About dss+ At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.

We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.

With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

Why This Role This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transformation programmes with leading global clients.

You will take on real responsibility early, contributing to delivery while building your expertise across complex operational environments.

Why This Practice In a complex and fast-changing environment, organisations must manage risk effectively to protect people, assets, and performance.

At dss+, we help clients embed risk-based decision making across their operations, integrating processes, technology, and culture to improve resilience.

This enables safer, more productive operations while unlocking greater value.

Your Impact at dss+ You will contribute to high-impact client engagements, working closely with project teams and clients to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability. You will take ownership of key workstreams, helping clients implement practical solutions that deliver measurable and lasting impact.

Key Accountabilities Support the delivery of consulting engagements across operational risk and safety programmes

Lead defined workstreams and contribute to the successful execution of client projects

Conduct behavioural safety assessments and support safety culture improvement initiatives

Facilitate safe work practice reviews and observations

Conduct risk assessments and critical risk reviews

Support BowTie analysis workshops and risk management activities

Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis processes

Deliver Safety Observation System (SOS) activities with frontline leaders and supervisors

Develop presentations, reports, and recommendations for client engagements

Work directly with clients to support implementation of practical solutions

What You'll Experience at dss+ Deliver on our Purpose Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives, improve performance, and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.

Develop your Trusted Expertise Gain early autonomy and real accountability, working closely with senior clients on complex, high-impact challenges.

Thrive in a Culture of Respect Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where your voice is valued, your curiosity is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.

Shape your Career Accelerate your development through hands-on experience, structured learning, and opportunities to work on international projects.

Who You Are You bring strong analytical thinking, a curious mindset, and the ability to work effectively in diverse, international environments. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders, solving complex problems, and contributing to meaningful outcomes.

Experience Experience in management consulting or a relevant industry environment

Exposure to operational excellence, operational risk, safety, or sustainability initiatives

Experience contributing to project teams or leading defined workstreams

Ideally 5+ years of experience within manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, industrial or high-risk environments

Experience supporting behavioural safety and risk management initiatives

Capabilities Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural environments

Comfortable working directly with clients and stakeholders

Adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced project environments

Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and BowTie analysis

Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to influence behavioural change and safety performance

Education & Languages Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Business, or related field

Fluency in English required

Portuguese required

Mobility Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Growth & Benefits We invest in your development and success through:

Structured learning and development, including our Consulting Development Academy

Mentorship from experienced leaders and industry experts

Opportunities to contribute to international projects

Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits

Flexible working policies

A Bit More About Us We are implementers and change-makers. Our teams work from the boardroom to the shop floor, helping organisations build resilience, improve performance, and sustain results over time.

Our expertise spans industries including metals and mining, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and private equity, combining deep operational knowledge with transformation and capability-building expertise.

Diversity & Inclusion dss+ is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and drives better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve

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