Regulatory Compliance Advisor - Europe

Woodside Petroleum Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all European regulatory compliance requirements within our Trading, Shipping, and Operations functions are met, specially for seaborne products including LNG, Oil & Oil products, Carbon, Ammonia, and other New Energy products. You will act as focal point for all European regulators and will ensure all regulatory compliance activities are well understood and completed in a timely manner. The primary focus will be on EU regulatory obligations but will interact and co-ordinate with business units globally. The role is based in London and will report into Governance and Risk manager WETS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for European Regulatory compliance activities, ensuring all reporting requirements are documented and actioned in a timely manner, any system integration and improvement are managed, ad-hoc or emergent Regulatory compliance initiatives are captured. This role is the focal point for the Trading, Shipping, and Operations Division, so you will support team members with risk and compliance queries and actions. The position is also responsible for streamlining the Trading, Shipping, and Operations systems and processes regarding regulatory compliance activities.

On a personnel and team perspective, the position will:

• Support Trading, Shipping, and Operations staff in the effective use, development, uptake and maintenance of regulatory compliance activities.
• Support change management in relation to the regulatory compliance obligations.
• Build best practices around compliance and risk culture.
• Be responsible for building networks internally and externally (as appropriate) to Woodside.
• Maintain standards of behaviour within team and across key interface relationships.

Skills & Experience:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Degree qualification in Law, Finance, Commerce, Engineering, or Science with a minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role required.
• Essential expertise in European Regulatory Compliance and EU trade policies.
• Preferred experience in commodity trading, risk management, financial derivatives, governance, audit, general management, contracts, and procurement.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate effectively with team members in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
• Proven ability to influence, tenacity, and articulate views constructively.
• Demonstrated strong analytic capability, accuracy, organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks, competing priorities, and meeting deadlines is highly desirable.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring.
• Values led culture.
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity.
• Community volunteering opportunities.
• Relocation assistance (if required).
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday 11th of April, 2025.