Trading Regulatory & Compliance Senior Advisor

ExxonMobil; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil in London seeks a Trading Regulatory & Compliance Advisor to support regulatory compliance across crude oil, refined products, gas, LNG and derivatives trading activities. You will monitor developments, oversee reporting obligations and provide compliance guidance to trading teams.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, evolving rules, and a fast-paced trading environment. Location: London, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Accounting, Risk Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK, European and international energy trading regulations.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting across crude, products, gas and derivatives trading.
• Review trading products and transactions for regulatory implications.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures and monitoring.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Trade surveillance

MiFID II/MAR/EMIR

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Regulatory qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law

Job description

About Us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced Trading Regulatory & Compliance Advisor to join its London-based trading and compliance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of global energy markets, supporting regulatory compliance across crude oil, refined products, gas, LNG and derivatives trading activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring regulatory developments, overseeing compliance frameworks, supporting regulatory reporting obligations, and providing compliance advice to commercial trading teams. The position offers significant exposure to trading strategies, senior leadership, and evolving regulatory requirements impacting global energy markets.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with applicable UK, European and international regulations governing physical and financial energy trading activities.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting requirements across crude, products, gas and derivatives trading businesses.
• Review new trading products, transactions and business initiatives, assessing regulatory and compliance implications.
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and monitoring programmes.
• Conduct trade surveillance and compliance monitoring to identify potential regulatory risks and market conduct concerns.
• Monitor developments relating to REMIT, MAR, MiFID II, EMIR, UK FCA regulations, sanctions and other relevant commodity trading regulations.
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and reports.
• Partner with commercial, risk, legal and operations teams to ensure compliance requirements are embedded within business activities.
• Deliver compliance training and regulatory awareness programmes to stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation, governance records, compliance plans and reporting procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and compliance investigations where required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Accounting, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management or financial crime within energy commodities trading.
• Strong understanding of physical and paper commodity markets, including crude oil, refined products, LNG, natural gas and derivatives.
• Working knowledge of UK and European regulatory frameworks, including REMIT, MiFID II, MAR, EMIR and FCA requirements.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, trade surveillance and compliance monitoring.
• Familiarity with commodity trading and risk management systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional compliance, risk or regulatory qualifications are advantageous.

Why join ExxonMobil?

This role provides the opportunity to work within one of the world's leading energy trading organisations, contributing to a robust compliance culture while supporting commercial growth and innovation. You'll gain exposure to global trading operations, evolving energy markets, and complex regulatory challenges, with opportunities for long-term career development in compliance, risk management and trading governance.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Function: Trading Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Experience Level: Mid to Senior Professional

Industry: Energy Trading / Commodities / Financial Markets Compliance