Database Specialist (Fixed Term)

Petroineos Trading Limited is a trading and refining joint venture between INEOS and PetroChina International (London) Company Limited founded in 2011, with its headquarters based in London. The trading activity is structured around asset-driven and entrepreneurial trading teams in Oil, Refined Products, Gas, Power, Emissions and LNG. As a KYC Specialist, you will conduct Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’) and Know Your Customer (‘KYC’) activities on behalf of Petroineos Trading Limited and Petrochina International (London) Co Ltd. This is a 12-month FTC position. Conduct AML/KYC reviews of new counterparties requested by the business, following the agreed Due Diligence process with regard to sanctions, financial crime and other requirements. Ensuring all relevant information is up to date and that any change in risk profile has been identified and addressed along with ongoing monitoring of counterparties, for example investigating alerts from automated and semi-automated screening tools and conducting counterparty re-reviews when required. Liaise with counterparties as necessary to obtain documentation relating to AML/KYC checks. Maintaining systems with key counterparty data and producing required statistics. Act as a QA function when needed for KYC activities. Working with the MLRO to enhance the AML programme, draft and update processes and procedures as required and keeping up to date with legal requirements and industry good practice. Help the business to understand and identify AML/KYC risks and requirements. Maintain central database of company documents. Solid academic background Ideally with recognised professional qualification relevant to the area of KYC or Compliance or with recent experience of KYC/DD Proficient with MS Excel, Word Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently, set priorities, meets deadlines, communicate effectively and manage projects Account opening experience Basic commercial understanding and awareness of the trading business enabling the individual to enter meaningful conversations with commercial staff Ability to work quickly and take important decisions under pressure, and manage workload ahead of time while retaining the ability to switch priorities as required by commercial realities, while remaining diligent, with an excellent eye for detail Effective communication skills, as well as robust analytical skills, especially the ability to identify cause-effect relationships, patterns, implications of data, and be able to integrate pieces into a meaningful conclusion