Compliance Analyst (LatAm)

Job Title:

Compliance Analyst (LatAm)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description:

Compliance Analyst (LatAm) - Lima, Perú

Overview Of Role:

The Compliance Analyst will support the Anti-Bribery & Corruption ("ABC") and Anti-Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism ("AML") Compliance function in both the day-to-day analysis of counterparties, and the implementation and administration of the ABC and AML framework. The incumbent will assist the ABC Compliance team on compliance matters for Gunvor Group´s activities in the LatAm Region and Gunvor USA LLC. Further responsibilities of this position include, liaising with the relevant trading and functional desks to determine the scope of due diligence required and administration of Gunvor’s KYC process.

The Compliance Analyst will report to Gunvor’s LatAm Compliance Officer and support the Regional Head of Compliance – Anti-Bribery & Corruption, who oversees the implementation and monitoring of KYC, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies. The Compliance Analyst role requires a background in compliance, ideally with experience in commodity trading—particularly in the mining or oil & gas sectors—or in the banking industry.

Main Responsibilities:

The Compliance Analyst position will cover the following responsibilities:

• Conduct counterparty KYC processes: including thorough due diligence, screenings and reputational searches.
• Review KYC documentation and screenings to ensure compliance with Group standards and policies and verify accuracy and legitimacy of the counterparty.
• Maintain counterparty data throughout commercial relationship lifecycle, ensuring system data accuracy.
• Investigate low, medium, and high-risk counterparties against money-laundering, bribery, fraud, sanctions and suspicious activity.
• Perform risk assessments on all new and existing counterparties, including PEPs and high-risk entities.
• Review and clear WCO ongoing monitoring alerts daily, escalating to management as needed.
• Review on a risk-based approach counterparties active in CMS with a focus on identifying key changes since onboarding, such as status, controllers, and adverse media.
• Escalate high priority and critical reputational risk issues to management.
• Communicate effectively with Gunvor stakeholders, including trading desks and support functions, to ensure accurate and prioritized due diligence checks.
• Communicate effectively with external counterparties to ensure timely receipt of KYC documentation.
• Assisting with due diligence efforts, including coordinating with Front Office, Legal, Credit, Operations, and other departments.
• Support the LatAm Compliance Officer with various responsibilities as needed.
• Support the implementation of the Group’s Compliance Program in the LatAm region, including translation, training, risk assessments, internal and external audits, and responding to requirements from authorities, counterparties, or other stakeholders.

Profile & Key Skills:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• Experience of at least 2 years in related roles or in management of ABC and AML risks and desirable in the commodity trading business or with an oil major or mining major. Alternately in the banking sector or with due diligence service providers.
• Compliance / KYC certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrable knowledge in ABC and AML risk management through specializations, courses, diplomas, among others.
• Demonstrable knowledge of international ABC and AML laws and compliance best practices.
• Excellent communication skills (bilingual in English and Spanish preferred); knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.
• Ability to work with a remote team and liaise with counterparts and stakeholders in the US and Canada.
• Experience working in a highly dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail. Candidate should be rigorous, process driven and goal oriented
• Ability to support in developing a compliance culture within a company
• Stress tolerant and pro-active, comfortable with problem solving and a quick learner with the ability to adapt to changes.
• Be domiciled in Peru.

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