Compliance Analyst
Assala Energy, United Kingdom

Assala Energy is a young and dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company with an exciting operated asset base in Gabon, firm core values and a keen sense of responsibility to our employees and stakeholders. We put our people first. Our highly qualified management team has extensive experience in the industry, hailing from majors and juniors alike, with a focus in Africa. We invest to empower our people to reach their full potential, while working to the highest health and safety standards.

We are looking for a colleague to join our Legal amp; Compliance team as Compliance Analyst. This role is based in London, at our Hammersmith office with the flexibility to work one day from home.

As Compliance Analyst, you will actively support Assala’s Integrity Due Diligence (IDD) processes, analyze vendor specific risks and establish mitigation plans, support active tenders and work with Contracts and Procurement to ensure record-keeping is optimal for data analysis that you will provide.

This is a 12-months fixed term contract job, with the possibility of renewal or conversion to permanent employment.

Key activities you will be involved in:

• Conduct research, perform risk assessment analysis, and write IDD reports and mitigation plans, and follow-up to close-out.
• Identify relevant metrics and review compliance data to develop custom risk-analytical reports and provide insight to management for decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of training and support material in the IDD areas to the group, including the Supply Chain Team.
• Proactively work with other departments to help them address compliance risks, and enhance or develop new compliance processes, process maps and documenting procedures.
• Regular interaction with social performance teams to bolster understanding and processes.
• Work closely with the Government Relations team to develop relevant metrics to monitor engagement with public officials
• Support Internal Audit as requested in assigned compliance reviews.
• Contribute to the promotion and embedding of a culture of compliance including delivery of training and communication on compliance across the organisation.
• Assist in reviewing and responding to KYC issues both with suppliers and with our lenders.
• Provide support to Assala’s Data Protection program, as needed.

Requirements

To be appointed in this capacity you will have to demonstrate experience in a similar capacity, in addition to:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail combined with interpersonal skills
• Research, and analytical skills, including the ability to quickly and concisely summarize complex issues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, international relations, political science, regional studies, business or related area of study
• Fluency in French, whilst not essential, would be beneficial

Benefits

By joining Assala Energy you'd become part of a highly collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from Day 1.

We offer highly competitive remuneration packages which include premium benefits in kind such as private medical and dental care (this extends to your dependents too), leisure allowance and a 12% employer pension contribution.

If you are looking to make an impact and join a forward-thinking company, which places utmost emphasis on conducting business in a holistic, responsible manner, then we’d love to hear from you!

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