Compliance & Ethics Analyst

Description

Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.

JOB SUMMARY: The Compliance Analyst will provide support in the areas of policy and procedures, due diligence, risk assessment, training, internal and external investigations, policy audits, and other key initiatives. The position reports directly to the VP, Compliance & Risk and is located in the Company’s The Woodlands, TX office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Assist in conducting enhanced due diligence for new and existing third-party representatives, business partners, customers, large volume contractors, vessel agents and other third parties to be scoped by Compliance by:
• Requesting the Know Your Customer (KYC) Questionnaire or Due Diligence Questionnaire, and conducting the initial review including checking for completeness and liaising with Commercial Team or Business Unit to gather all required information and documentation.
• Assist in gathering information by researching the third party using various sources, including Dow Jones Risk Center, Dun & Bradstreet Finance Analytics, Kpler Risk & Compliance, and Mainstay Pro Vessel Vetting coupled with targeted Google desktop research. 
• Review and analyze findings for potential red flags or other concerns, and document all findings in a full report to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Assist in managing agency and consultancy agreements and ensure compliance with all compliance policies pertaining to third parties.
• Assist with compliance training and ensure it is carried out effectively within the compliance training platform.
• Support compliance investigations as necessary, assist with employee and third-party interviews and prepare interview memoranda.
• Assist with risk assessment exercises including employee interviews, risk identification, remediation, and follow-up.
• Interface with commercial, operations, internal audit, and procurement on compliance related matters and work with a wide range of individuals including in-house and outside counsel, external vendors, and senior management.
• Monitor Compliance inbox.
• Provide support for other Compliance initiatives as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years related experience working in compliance, audit, or comparable field. 
• Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint abilities.
• Familiarity with conducting advanced searches on Google and other online search engines.
• Superior attention to detail; high level of organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of management required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Ability to execute tasks with minimal supervision. Must be willing to learn and able to discern when further instruction and direction is necessary.
• Professional discretion, attitude, and ethics, ability to handle and protect confidential information with high level of integrity.