EPA Trading Compliance Analyst

Gunvor Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 90 - 130; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor Group in Houston seeks an EPA Trading Compliance Analyst to support state and federal fuel regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives. The role involves handling documentation, tracking EPA credits, and coordinating audits with external counsel and regulators.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of EPA/regulatory experience, strong data skills, and the ability to work with trading and operations teams. Travel to Houston four days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university is required.
• 5–7 years of EPA and state regulatory experience related to motor fuels.
• Experience working with external counsel to verify environmental requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gather, verify, reconcile, and retain documentation such as lab analyses, CBP records, PTDs, and others.
• Track and reconcile inventories to confirm EPA requirements for RINs, benzene, and sulfur credits.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies and communicate with traders.
• Confirm deficits/surpluses of credits and report to front office and operations.
• Manage RINs reporting via EMTS and coordinate audits with EPA/state authorities.
• Advise operations and traders on regulations and associated risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal fuel regulations and prepare annual attestations with consultants.
• Administer LCFS reporting for Gunvor's refined products and renewables trading desks.
• Liaise with external counsel and experts on regulatory updates and requirements.
• Represent Gunvor on regulatory groups and assist in training front office and operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: EPA Trading Compliance Analyst

Contract Type: Time Type:

Summary of Company Gunvor is one of the largest independent energy trading companies in the world operating in over 100 countries, with its main trading offices in Geneva, Singapore, London, Dubai, Shanghai and Houston. Gunvor Group Ltd, the group holding company, is based in Nicosia, Cyprus. As one of the world’s major independent commodity trading companies, Gunvor is a market leader in the trade, transport, storage and optimization of oil and other energy products. In 2025, Gunvor traded 253 million tons of commodities and generated revenue of USD 144 billion.

This role EPA and State Carbon Initiative Compliance, this person will help to ensure that the company adheres to the state and federal requirements associated with transactions and blending of transportation fuels (gasoline and distillates). The primary responsibility is to help ensure environmental compliance and to learn and support sustainability initiatives of the business. The EPA Compliance Analyst is located in the Gunvor USA LLC Houston office.

Main Responsibilities

• Gather, verify, reconcile, and retain documentation such as lab analyses, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) records, product transfer documents (PTDs), and others;
• Track and reconcile tank and vessel inventories to confirm volumetric EPA requirements for RINs, benzene and sulphur credits;
• Monitoring and resolving volumetric and/or quality discrepancies; and communicating those with the relevant traders;
• Based on transactions performed for each trading book, confirm deficits and surpluses of different RIN, benzene and sulphur credits on both a volumetric and notional value basis and communicate this information to the front office, operations and relevant functions on a regular basis;
• Perform functions related to the management of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) including reporting via EMTS and coordinating external EPA and state audits;
• Act as the trusted subject-matter expert and advisor on the relevant regulations, and communicate associated risks and opportunities (e.g. potential retirement strategies) to operations and traders;
• Generally, ensure that the company adheres to the state and federal regulatory requirements associated with the transaction of transportation fuel; and Perform preparation and due diligence reviews to prepare quarterly and annual reports and work with GUSA's third party consultant to submit annual attestations;
• Administer, compile, and file all reporting related to regional and state-specific LCFS programs for Gunvor's refined products and renewables trading desks (California, Oregon, Washington, Canada);
• Liaise with external counsel and subject matter experts in the field of environmental regulations to discuss current business activities and confirm new requirements and regulations for Gunvor USA LLC;
• Serve as Gunvor's representative on the RFGSA and assist in periodic training of front office and operations employees;
• Monitor U.S. and Calgary offices' compliance with internal policies and requirements.

Profile/Key Skills

• Undergraduate degree required from an accredited university.
• Experience of 5-7 years with EPA and state regulations pertaining to motor fuels production and transportation.
• Experience in working with external counsel to verify environmental requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel.
• Very detail oriented and proficient with calculating EPA unit obligations resulting from motor fuels production and trading.
• Expertise derived from working in a commodity trading office environment and in dealing directly with trading and operations teams.
• Acumen in presenting results and recommendations to front office and executive management teams.
• Proactive in addressing potential or exiting issues or errors.
• Well organized and efficient with expertise to properly allocate time to various compliance initiatives.
• Willing to travel as needed – ability to be in the Houston office four days a week.

At Gunvor, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths.