Compliance Analyst

Assala Energy is a dynamic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company committed to the sustainable development of its assets in Gabon. We value a collaborative approach, promote diversity, and prioritize safety and integrity in all our operations.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Analyst to support our Legal & Compliance team in London. This role plays a key part in maintaining and enhancing Assala’s compliance framework, with a strong focus on third-party Integrity Due Diligence (IDD), regulatory monitoring, and compliance governance activities.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Analyst will support and deliver across the following areas:

Regulatory Monitoring & Research

• Track regulatory developments relevant to the business and assess impacts and update the internal intranet accordingly.
• Prepare concise regulatory briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain regulatory logs and update the compliance horizon-scanning mechanisms.
  

Policy & Procedure Support

• Assist in drafting, updating, and distributing compliance policies and procedures.
• Maintain version control and coordinate internal reviews.
• Maintain Legal and Compliance policy tracker.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct routine compliance monitoring activities including sanctions screening, monitoring changes in law and following up on agreed actions.
• Prepare and maintain trackers on the status of third-party due diligence files, sanctions confirmations, and the IDD renewals audit process.
• Review compliance data to develop custom risk-analytical reports and provide insight in decision making.
• Manage the quarterly sanctions confirmations procedure.

Third Party Due Diligence & KYC Reviews

• As part of Assala vendor onboarding process, independently manage Stage 3 – Compliance Review for Assala Energy UK and Gabon.
• Conduct and review integrity due diligence (IDD) assessments for new and existing vendors, and provide risk ratings (low, medium, or high) based on defined criteria.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify pertinent issues within submitted IDDQs, and through thorough IDD be able to reduce and mitigate risk.
• Draft and track mitigation plans for high-risk third-party vendors, where necessary
• Maintain internal third-party tracker and provide weekly and monthly updates to the relevant internal teams.
• Maintain a structured collaboration process with the Contracts & Procurement department.
• Manage the due diligence renewal process for existing vendors.
• Train and provide guidance on the due diligence process to internal departments.
• Review and update due diligence processes to ensure alignment with relevant legislation.

·        Assist in review and response on KYC requests

Training & awareness

• Help develop mandatory compliance training materials and short courses and coordinate end-to-end delivery.
• Help develop and deliver targeted internal compliance trainings.
• Track training completion metrics and follow up on outstanding training.
• Update the internal Legal Calendar quarterly.

Compliance initiatives and administrative support

• Contribute to key compliance initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Support and develop the Compliance Ambassadors initiative.
• Assist with onboarding compliance requirements (e.g., checks, certifications).
• To aid in all departmental administration including PR and PO processes
• Support Senior Legal Counsel on tasks and projects, where necessary

Data Protection

Provide support to Assala’s Data Protection program, as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, international relations, political science, regional studies, business or related area of study
• Previous experience in using Nexis Diligence specifically and knowledge of other similar platforms to conduct third-party due diligence
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with excellent research, and analytical skills, including the ability to quickly and concisely summarize complex issues
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Fluency in French, whilst not essential, would be beneficial

Additional Information

• Occasional travel to Gabon may be required