Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer (12 Month FTC) - Energy - London - Up to £65,000

Your new company
A well-established international energy business is seeking a Compliance Officer to support the ongoing development and implementation of its group-wide compliance framework. This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders.

Your new role
Reporting into the General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, you will act as the first point of contact for compliance matters across the group. The position covers anti-bribery and corruption, economic crime, sanctions, and wider regulatory compliance, with responsibility for embedding robust controls and promoting a strong compliance culture.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the group compliance framework
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including the UK Bribery Act, FCPA and other applicable economic crime regulations
• Overseeing gifts and hospitality and conflicts of interest reporting and mitigation
• Reviewing and approving certain government-related payments and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Managing third-party onboarding, due diligence and sanctions screening
• Supporting internal investigations as required
• Driving compliance training, awareness and continuous improvement initiatives
• Acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on compliance queries
• Maintaining accurate records in line with confidentiality and data protection requirements

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree-level education
• Around 3+ years’ experience in compliance or risk roles
• Strong knowledge of anti-corruption legislation and international compliance standards
• Experience in the energy, extractives or similarly regulated sectors (desirable)
• Exposure to emerging markets environments (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What you need to do now

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