Trading Compliance & Regulatory Advisor

Chevron Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in London is seeking a Senior Trading Compliance & Regulatory Advisor to lead compliance in commodity trading. The role involves managing regulatory risks, developing compliance policies, and engaging with stakeholders in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong knowledge of U.S. commodities regulations. Competitive pay and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Continuous learning and development

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of energy trading fundamentals and best practices.
• Ability to synthesize complex regulatory topics and present logically.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead participation in trade surveillance and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor exchange and regulatory position limits.
• Develop and maintain trading compliance policies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of U.S. commodities regulatory environment

Effective communication skills

Critical thinker with strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Trading analytical tools

Trading surveillance software

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Senior Trading Compliance & Regulatory Advisor is part of Corporate Treasury Credit, Risk Control & Trading Compliance division. The role provides strategic and effective credit risk management, commodity-based risk controls, trading exposure and mitigation, and compliance with commodity market regulatory requirements to protect the financial integrity and reputation of Chevron. The Trading Compliance division's primary responsibility is to manage regulatory risk associated with commodity trading for our Supply & Trading (S&T) business worldwide. Co‑located with the S&T business in Westferry Circus, London, UK, the Senior Trading Compliance & Regulatory Advisor is a key member of the Global Trading Compliance team and a key business partner with S&T. The role implements, manages, coordinates and supports the trading compliance program and initiatives, including trade surveillance, training, commodity trading regulation advice and compliance framework throughout the various geographic locations of the S&T business.

Key Considerations

• Location : Westferry Circus, London, UK.
• Work schedule : full-time with alternative work schedules (e.g., compressed workweek with alternate Mondays or Fridays off). Hybrid work schedule is available with 4 days in office (Mon-Thu) and 1 day remote (Fri).
• Opportunity to act as a trading compliance and regulatory subject‑matter expert and step into supervisory or management roles.
• Chevron seeks career‑mindful individuals with technical and leadership potential. The company is committed to continuous learning, development and career growth, rewarding strong performance with competitive pay and benefits as well as advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead participant in all trade surveillance and regulatory compliance matters for Supply & Trading.
• Interact with all levels of the Supply & Trading organization.
• Keep up with regulatory updates (including complex regulatory requirements and developments), interpret & apply relevant regulations, and articulate proposed rulemaking impact on commodity trading.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the trade surveillance and overall compliance program to keep pace with regulatory developments and evolving commercial activities.
• Lead and / or assist with coordination and delivery of the overall Trading Compliance training and communication program to various regions.
• Develop and maintain trading compliance policies and procedures and monitor adherence.
• Daily monitoring of exchange and regulatory position limits.
• Engage exchange representatives on changing market regulation and exchange rules.
• Provide advice on trading‑related policy matters, including new business review to analyze impact on trading compliance.
• Support annual enterprise risk management exercise and Risk Management Committee facilitation.
• Assist regulatory reporting efforts as required.
• Support or lead ad‑hoc initiatives or project implementation related to trading compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a commodity trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. commodities regulatory environment and applicable laws including Dodd‑Frank, the Commodity Exchange Act, and Designated Contract Market rules.
• Strong understanding of energy trading fundamentals and best practices.
• Practical experience using trading analytical tools and trading surveillance & communications surveillance software.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex regulatory topics and present with the appropriate level of detail and clear, logical recommendations and explanations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to present to colleagues, traders and management.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, set priorities, maintain a high level of accomplishment and implement process improvements.
• Independent or team-oriented work style, depending on the situation.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including communication, teamwork and conflict management.
• Build and maintain collaborative and cross‑functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work proficiently in a fast‑paced, open-concept trading floor environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FERC regulations, reporting and filing requirements.
• REMIT, EMIR, MiFID II and / or FCA regulatory / reporting knowledge.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and trading avenues for hydrocarbon, non-hydrocarbon and / or power trading.
• Experience with data handling and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and conducts business worldwide. Our success is driven by our people and their commitment to get results the right way – by operating responsibly, executing with excellence, applying innovative technologies, and capturing new opportunities for profitable growth. We are involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. We explore for, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market, and distribute transportation fuels and lubricants; manufacture and sell petrochemical products and generate power. Chevron is headquartered in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.