Gunvor Group

## Compliance Analyst - ABCApplylocations: Houstonposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102751**Job Title:**Compliance Analyst - ABC**Contract Type:**Permanent****Time Type:******Job Description:**The Compliance Analyst will report to the Regional Head of ABC Compliance, Americas, who oversees the implementation and monitoring of Know Your Counterparty (KYC), Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies.The Compliance Analyst supports the implementation and daily operations of Gunvor Group’s ABC and AML compliance programs across Gunvor USA LLC. This role is responsible for conducting due diligence, managing KYC processes, and assessing compliance risks to ensure adherence to internal policies and international regulatory standards. Working closely with trading desks and support functions, the analyst plays a key role in safeguarding the organization against financial crime and reputational risks, while contributing to the development of a strong compliance culture.The Compliance Analyst role requires a background in compliance, ideally with experience in commodity trading—particularly in the oil & gas sectors—or in the banking industry. **Main Responsibilities*** Conduct counterparty KYC processes: including thorough due diligence, screenings and reputational searches.* Review KYC documentation and screenings to ensure compliance with Group standards and policies and verify accuracy and legitimacy of the counterparty.* Maintain counterparty data throughout commercial relationship lifecycle, ensuring system data accuracy.* Investigate low, medium, and high-risk counterparties against money-laundering, bribery, fraud, sanctions and suspicious activity.* Perform risk assessments on all new and existing counterparties, including PEPs and high-risk entities.* Review and clear WCO ongoing monitoring alerts daily, escalating to management as needed.* Review on a risk-based approach counterparties active in CMS with a focus on identifying key changes since onboarding, such as status, controllers, and adverse media.* Escalate high priority and critical reputational risk issues to management.* Communicate effectively with Gunvor stakeholders, including trading desks and support functions, to ensure accurate and prioritized due diligence checks.* Communicate effectively with external counterparties to ensure timely receipt of KYC documentation.* Assisting with due diligence efforts, including coordinating with Front Office, Legal, Credit, Operations, and other departments.* Support the Regional Head of ABC Compliance, Americas with various responsibilities as needed.**Education*** Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.* Compliance, CAMS, CFCS, or similar certifications are a plus.**Experience**Experience of 3-5 years compliance experience preferably in the commodity trading business, with an oil major, or within the financial services / banking industry. Alternatively, experience conducting complex due diligence reviews or investigation in the banking sector, legal sector, on behalf of a regulator, or with due diligence services providers.**Skills*** Demonstrable knowledge of international ABC and AML laws and compliance best practices.* Team player willing to support others in achieving our common goals.* Experience working with remote teams.* Experience working in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment.* Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail. Candidate should be rigorous, process driven and goal oriented.* Good communication skills and autonomy.* Ability to support in developing a compliance culture within a company.* Stress tolerant and pro-active, comfortable with problem solving and a quick learner with the ability to adapt to changes with optimism.Fluent in English, written and oral (other languages are a plus, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese)If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr