Compliance & Ethics Analyst

About the role

Excelerate Energy is helping countries around the world enhance energy security through reliable LNG and power infrastructure solutions. We strive to deliver sustainable results by doing what we promise and investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we work to expand access to reliable energy for communities around the world.

The Compliance Analyst will support Excelerate Energy’s global ethics and compliance program, with a focus on third-party risk management, due diligence, Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, training, risk assessments, monitoring, investigations, policy administration, and process improvement. The role will conduct research, document findings, maintain accurate compliance records, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a strong culture of integrity and compliance across the business. 

The ideal candidate will have experience or working knowledge in Anti-Bribery and Corruption, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act, Conflicts of Interest, Sanctions, Privacy, KYC, and related ethics and compliance requirements. This position will be located at Excelerate Energy’s headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: 

• Perform third-party and counterparty due diligence, document findings, and communicate potential risks and recommendations to Compliance, Legal, business stakeholders, and management. 

• Manage KYC documentation requests and support continuous screening and monitoring of third parties and vessels to identify potential compliance risks. 

• Assist with onboarding, anti-corruption training, documentation, and ongoing monitoring of third-party intermediaries, agents, and business partners. 

• Review third-party activity reports and invoices to confirm appropriate support, consistency with contractual obligations, and compliance with company standards. 

• Conduct and document due diligence on charitable organizations, business councils, and external organizations considered for company sponsorship or employee participation. 

• Assist with compliance risk assessments, including employee interviews, risk identification, remediation tracking, and follow-up. 

• Support internal and external compliance investigations, including intake, research, interviews, preparation of interview memoranda, follow-up, and case closure documentation. 

• Assist with developing, updating, communicating, and testing compliance policies and procedures to identify weaknesses, gaps, or emerging risks. 

• Support annual compliance education, training, and awareness programs and maintain related completion records and materials. 

• Monitor reporting requirements under the Reporting Interactions with Public Officials Policy and other applicable compliance policies. 

• Support privacy-related activities, respond to privacy inquiries, and assist with implementing privacy policies and procedures. 

• Monitor the Compliance email inbox, escalate concerns appropriately, and assist with timely responses to inquiries. 

• Prepare recurring reports, risk summaries, dashboards, and compliance updates using accurate supporting data. 

• Collaborate with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Supply Chain Management, Commercial, Finance, Operations, and other functions on compliance initiatives. 

• Support process improvements, automation, and data analytics to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the compliance program. 

• Promote a speak-up culture in which employees can report suspected misconduct or improprieties without fear of retaliation. 

• Respond to ad hoc compliance questions and support other Compliance initiatives as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, International Energy, International Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field. 

• Three or more years of experience in ethics and compliance, third-party risk management, due diligence, KYC, risk management, audit, legal, consulting, or a similar capacity. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered. 

• Experience with a public or international company preferred. Energy, LNG, oil and gas, infrastructure, maritime, industrial, professional services, audit, legal, or consulting experience is a plus. 

• Working knowledge of Anti-Bribery and Corruption, third-party risk management, Conflicts of Interest, Sanctions, Privacy, KYC, and internal investigation practices. 

• CCEP or CCEP-I certification preferred. 

• Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of due diligence reports, internal memoranda, procedures, and management updates. 

• Strong research, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project coordination, and verbal communication skills. 

• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain complete, accurate, and confidential records. 

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment under pressure. 

• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to build effective working relationships across business functions. 

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, and reporting software. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Ethics and Integrity: Maintains confidentiality, keeps commitments, acts with integrity, and upholds organizational values. 

• Analytical Problem Solving: Gathers and evaluates information carefully, identifies risks, and develops practical solutions. 

• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes work, manages multiple assignments, maintains accurate records, and follows through on commitments. 

• Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly, listens actively, works constructively across functions, and adapts communication to the audience. 

• Quality and Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, thorough, timely work and applies feedback to improve performance. 

• Adaptability and Initiative: Responds effectively to changing priorities, seeks opportunities to improve processes, and asks for or offers help when needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Possible international travel, 1-2 weeks per year. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EEO STATEMENT: It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Excelerate Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and employment processes. If you need an accommodation to apply for a role or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable laws. 

This employer participates in E-Verify. We will use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after an offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information about E-Verify, including rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov. 

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.