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 & Ethics Analyst will support Excelerate’s global compliance program, with a focus on third party risk management, training, risk assessments, and other key initiatives. This role will provide guidance to internal stakeholders to help foster a strong culture of integrity and compliance across the business. The ideal candidate will possess key subject matter experience including Anti-Bribery and Corruption (US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and various international equivalent legislations), Conflicts of Interest, Sanctions and Privacy.

This position will be located at Excelerate Energy’s headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.
 

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

• Perform third-party and counter-party due diligence, communicate findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including compliance, legal and senior management.
• Assist with monitoring third-party intermediary activities, including evaluating activity reports and reviewing invoices submitted to confirm proper documentation and adherence to contractual obligations. 
• Maintain KYC documentation.
• Maintain and report on Dow Jones continuous screening and monitoring of third parties and vessels to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with laws, regulations and company standards.
• Monitor reporting requirements under the Reporting Interactions with Public Officials Policy.
• Assist with supporting and coordinating privacy-related activities, responding to privacy inquiries, and supporting the implementation of privacy policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Internal Audit, Supply Chain Management and Human Resources to coordinate initiatives that strengthen a culture of compliance across the organization. 
• Support the implementation of annual compliance education programs.
• Respond to ad-hoc compliance queries.
• Drive process improvements, automation and data analytics where warranted.
• 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.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Possible international travel, 1-2 weeks/year.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• CCEP or CCEP-I certification preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar capacity with an international company (preferably oil & gas or energy sector); or similar experience in a professional services audit or consultancy environment (e.g., Big 4).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance-related software applications (continuous monitoring tools and due diligence platforms).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment under pressure.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams (Legal, HR, Finance, Operations, Commercial).