Overview
A leading multinational commodity trading and mining company is currently seeking a Compliance Officer to join its London office.
The role of the Compliance Officer will be split across the firm’s Oil Marketing and Assets division (incl. oil, gas and power) and will be split between generalist compliance work as well as supporting the Head of Oil Compliance and the other members of the global oil compliance team with managing remedial actions and document requests in response to the FCPA Monitor recommendations.
This role will form part of the Compliance team and will report to the Head of Oil Compliance, with additional reporting lines to the Senior Compliance Transformation and Changes Manager, as well as the Senior Compliance Officer (Oil Assets).
Key Responsibilities
- Per above, support the Head of Oil Compliance and the Senior Compliance Transformation and Changes Manager with managing remedial actions in response to the FCPA Monitor recommendations, engaging senior stakeholders in Group Compliance as well as the Oil Department
- Work closely with the Head of Oil Compliance on general compliance matters – including day to day / BAU activities related to the proper implementation of the Compliance Programme in offices, assets and join ventures
- Support colleagues in the Oil Marketing and Assets teams on a range of Compliance projects.
- Act as an advisor to the business; including front office staff
- Assist in the preparation of Compliance reports and presentations, including collating and preparing management information
- Assist in driving compliance (as far as possible) in the joint venture that the firm participates in.
- Assist in the administration and review of quarterly certifications, which may include sensitive information relating to conduct
Skills, knowledge & Experience
- Educated to degree level
- 5-8 years experience, either as a lawyer, forensic accountant or inhouse compliance professional
- Experience of working within commodities is desirable
- Experience of working within a regulated environment
- Fluent in English (any additional languages beneficial)
- Knowledge of regulatory landscape in relation to a trading business and direct experience with EMIR, Dodd-Frank, MAS and similar regulations is desirable
Key Competencies
- Is self-motivated, enthusiastic, pro-active and a team player
- Has an independent and flexible work attitude and is able to work well under pressure
- Has a problem-solving mind-set
- Has very good written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced computer literacy (primarily MS Office)
