Risk Control and Compliance Officer (Oil Trading Sector)

The Risk Control and Compliance Officer plays a key role in ensuring that all trading activities within the oil trading business adhere to regulatory requirements, industry practices, and internal policies. The officer will have a strong focus on Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance to mitigate the risks associated with trading in the commodity market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing KYC checks for onboarding new clients, suppliers, and counterparties involved in oil trading activities. Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct vessel vetting to verify that vessels meet company standards for safety, compliance, and operational suitability.
• Maintain organized records and ensure that KYC files are readily accessible for audits and compliance checks.
• Offer support to the Trading teams on compliance-related contractual clauses applicable to both physical and derivatives trading.
• Support the identification and assessment of market, credit, and operational risks within the company’s trading activities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies to address identified risks, ensuring that the company operates within its established risk tolerance.
• Assist in external reviews and audits.
• Carry out and support other duties assigned by the Company.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in risk control, compliance, or KYC role, ideally within the oil trading sector.
• Candidates with experience in using risk management systems (such as CTRM) are preferred.
• Strong understanding of KYC regulations and the oil trading sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk, and investigate potential issues.Proven ability to work collaboratively and maintain trust and integrity within a team.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred.