Graduate Analyst (Regulatory Liaison)

About PETROS:

At PETROS, we aim to achieve sustainable development for Sarawak and the nation through responsible resource management. We embarked on this journey with a purpose: Harnessing Resources for the Sustainable Progress of Sarawak and Beyond. Through innovation, collaboration and a forward-thinking approach, PETROS aims to pioneer solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable energy future. 

Position Overview:

We are offering a two-year graduate program designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to excel in your chosen field. This program offers a structured and supportive environment where you will work alongside experienced professionals, receive personalized mentoring, and undergo comprehensive training tailored to your specific needs. You will have the chance to contribute to real projects and make a meaningful impact while building a solid foundation for your career.  

This graduate role is to supplement and drive the daily execution of regulatory tracking, compliance administration, and stakeholder coordination under the guidance of senior team members. This role acts as a critical operational bridge - synthesizing data, managing documentation repositories, and tracking community grievances - to ensure the broader team can maintain seamless, compliant relationships with Sarawak regulatory bodies, operators, and communities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Execute the compilation and verification of documentation for regulatory submissions, track permit statuses, and flag upcoming expirations or risks in order to maintain uninterrupted compliance and support the company’s resource management tracking by cross-referencing Sarawak Land Code requirements and regulatory timelines.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements, distribute briefing materials, and log commitments from working-level stakeholder engagements in order to ensure flawless execution of the department’s engagement plans by acting as the primary internal liaison for meeting setups and following up on action items with external agency clerks. 
• Maintain structured databases and synthesize outcomes from regulatory updates, community visits, and CSR events in order to feed accurate data into the Senior Analyst’s periodic insight reports and dashboards by standardizing information influxes and using MS Office/data tools. 
• Manage the department’s central repository and land/regulatory registry in order to ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and quick retrieval of critical agreements by enforcing internal document management procedures and archiving all official correspondences. 
• Log, track, and map community grievances and mediation activities in order to mitigate reputational and operational risks for PETROS by compiling facts on disputes, drafting initial case briefs for the team, and ensuring timely close-out of action items. 
• onduct preliminary research and draft baseline content for special projects or emerging policy briefs in order to expand departmental bandwidth by gathering data on specific land, environmental, or energy inquiries as assigned. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Land Management, Law, Public Relations, Communications, Environmental Science, Social Science, or a related field with coursework covering land law, community relations, and environmental regulations.
• Internship or academic project experience in regulatory affairs, public policy, CSR, or stakeholder engagement is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of land regulations and permitting processes specific to Sarawak, Malaysia.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) and build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to interpret legal and technical documents.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and contribute constructively as part of a team.
• Awareness of or fluency in local languages spoken within PETROS’s operational areas is also an added advantage.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, paid leave etc.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization.
• The chance to be part of transformative projects that impact Sarawak and beyond.

Application deadline: 30 June 2026