Compliance Specialist – Operations & Risk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver direct execution assistance in sanctions monitoring, LNG & LPG counterparty compliance, control testing, and program metrics.

• Conduct KYC reviews, including Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), for LNG & LPG counterparties as well as significantly important suppliers.

• Perform sanctions pre-screens against restricted-party lists and keep track of any potential matches.

• Carry out routine control tests across regulatory, ethics, and sanctions programs.

• Collect documentation for testing and audits, while monitoring deficiencies and tracking remediation actions to resolution.

• Manage the intake, logging, and triage of compliance cases, and maintain case management systems.

• Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, trackers, and health/instrumentation metrics.

• Investigate emerging risk inputs and trends to assist in shaping risk posture and analyzing repeat issues.

• Prepare agendas, materials, and minutes for Compliance Councils, committee meetings, and select updates for the Board.

• Collaborate with Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business operations.

• Spot opportunities to enhance efficiency, standardization, and scalability of ongoing compliance obligations.

• Assist in the implementation of compliance tools and process documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.

• 0–3 years of experience in compliance, risk, audit, legal, or a related area.

• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in data, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of materials for leadership and governance forums.

• Familiarity with sanctions screening, KYC/EDD, and control testing methodologies.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent cases and deadlines.

• Capacity to adhere to structured, defined processes while recognizing opportunities for improvement.

• A high level of integrity and sound judgment in managing sensitive and confidential information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Transparent leadership that fosters collaboration and values employee input.

• Growth support through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.

• Consideration for remote work, with certain state exclusions unless willing to relocate.