We are a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum; from oil through to power, renewables and carbon credits. Every day we use our expertise to distribute energy around the world. We source from producers, refiners and intermediaries and deliver to refineries, utilities, airlines and retail distribution networks as well as wholesalers and other traders. We manage the physical risk associated with moving energy.

Our business is global: we trade over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and products and charter around 6,200 ship voyages a year. We also use our technical expertise to manage a global network of energy infrastructure that we deploy to help meet supply and demand flows worldwide. Our trading and logistical expertise is supported by a suite of propriety technology applications that we build and maintain in-house. Our revenues in 2023 were $400 billion. For more information please visit:

Are you a passionate, entrepreneurially minded Compliance Professional with strong analytical skills? Do you thrive in a flat hierarchy, team-oriented environment that values ideas and individual contributions? Then we are looking for you to join us at Vitol!

Global Compliance team

The global Compliance team manages the Company’s compliance, regulatory and reputational risks by ensuring adherence to laws, regulations and standards. The team is split across 3 offices – London, Houston  and Singapore and is further supported by approximately 40 Compliance Champions across regional offices.

Based in London, your position will be part of the trading advisory function and work closely with the wider Compliance and Technology teams.  Within this role your responsibilities will include overseeing compliance with Internal Group policies and procedures and external regulations. You will report into the Senior Compliance Analyst responsible for oversight of the EMEA and Asia Trade Surveillance programme.

Your role will include the following main duties:

• Perform day to day monitoring of financial and physical trading activity across different regions and products to identify potential market abuse
• Be responsible for communication monitoring, following up with the business where necessary
• Conduct further review and investigations on alerts and maintain accurate records on findings and recommendations as required
• Carry out thorough analysis of large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies and apply analytical tools and techniques to support the decision-making processes
• Assist in the development of Vitol’s market surveillance program, ensuring improvements are implemented effectively
• Review and update policies and procedures
• Coordinate responses to external inquiries regarding trading activities
• Assist in delivering compliance training and promoting a culture of compliance
• Undertaking additional activities as directed by Compliance Management

You are a Compliance professional with previous experience monitoring trading activities, ideally related to Physical and Derivative Commodity products. You can drive change and think both strategically and creatively.

• Strong academics
• 2+ years of experience working as a Compliance professional in a similar or related role
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details and prior experience with large data sets, database querying (SQL, Python etc.) and exploratory analytics
• Experience with trade surveillance tools and techniques would be beneficial
• Understanding of financial and physical commodity markets, trading process, instruments/products and regulations (e.g. MAR, REMIT, MiFID II, Exchange Rules, etc.) preferred
• Strong investigatory skills and ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations
• Ability to work effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries, building strong relationships
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Team player with an open, non-political approach and high level of personal integrity
• Knowledge and understanding of third party or in-house trade surveillance software is advantageous
• Willing to travel internationally up to 15% of the time

• Vitol is an international company with offices across all continents 
• You will work in a flat and approachable organization
• We are a great place to work. We have an excellent working atmosphere and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package 
• Onsite gym