Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.
We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary function of the Vice President, Compliance is to oversee and manage compliance within the organization, ensuring that the Company and its employees comply with the established policies of the Company, including but not limited to the Company’s Code of Conduct, as well as applicable laws, to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct. As the Company has extensive operations worldwide, this role requires regular contact with overseas employees and foreign jurisdictions.
The Vice President, Compliance will be expected to foster a culture that encourages managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without retaliation. The Vice President, Compliance will also be required to confront difficult issues and challenges with strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills, communicating with diplomacy and tact.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:
- Develop, maintain and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities
- Develop and execute the compliance training program for all Company employees, including the Company’s annual Compliance Week
- Perform and oversee the performance of extensive due diligence regarding the Company’s business partners, customers, vendors, certain consultants and other parties.
- Maintain the Company’s ethics hotline and investigate and respond to compliance-related reports received via the hotline and other means.
- Assist the General Counsel in reporting on compliance activities to the Company’s board of directors
- Review and comment on compliance clauses in the Company’s contracts
- Research and draft legal memoranda regarding the impact of US and foreign regulations on the Company’s activities
- Supervise the work of outside compliance counsel and manage expenditure.
- Monitor the performance of the compliance program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness
- Coordinate with the Internal Audit function, including on the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.
- Oversee the work of the Compliance Analyst and provide direction.
- 2-3 international trips per year to provide training
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 7+ years’ relevant experience in the compliance department of a US publicly traded company, including 2+ years as head or senior member of compliance function
- Knowledge of relevant US regulations, including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, US Foreign Agent Registration Act, as well as sanctions, anti-money laundering and lobbying regulations
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to build smooth working relationships across all business functions.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work is performed primarily on-site at The Woodlands corporate office. Typically, 2-3 international trips per year are required.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered currently.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.
Excelerate Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and employment processes. If you need an accommodation to apply for a role or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable laws.
This employer participates in E‑Verify. We will use E‑Verify to confirm your employment eligibility after an offer is accepted and Form I‑9 is completed.
