Student Assistant

Opportunity

Embark on a fascinating journey with Maersk Energy Transition's Legal and Compliance team! We're seeking a curious and meticulous student assistant to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a key role in driving Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Sanction Compliance excellence. As a vital member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to the success of our energy transition initiatives. If you're passionate about compliance, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you

We offer

You will be joining a diverse team with significant experience and knowledge in compliance related work, executed in an international organization. The overall mission of the Compliance function is to identify, manage and mitigate compliance risks while providing advice and guidance to the business in compliance related areas. You will be running the day-to-day operation of KYC processes and Sanction Screenings, however since the team is responsible for Legal & Compliance in Energy Transition there will be possibilities to do cross function tasks. In addition, you will become part of an inter-group and cross-border network with focus on compliance related issues, which will ensure and enhance your capabilities within the Compliance field for international trading.

Key responsibilities

Your focus area and success criteria will be to ensure onboarding of counterparties, run the KYC process, perform Sanction Screenings and to advise and support the business with in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to KYC and Sanctions. Your responsibility areas will among others be:

• Know-Your-Customer (KYC), hereunder screening counterparties for reputational risk and sanctions. Gather and supply information from/to third parties to ensure internal and external compliance.
• Vessel clearance. Screening of vessels and advising on operational risk associated with supply of bunker fuel and cargo deliveries.
• Assistance to Energy Transition Legal & Compliance. This especially in regards to Bio Fuels, Maersk Commit rules, internal controls and Group Internal Audit

You will take part in ensuring an effective training and awareness program for employees in Energy Transition regarding increasing knowledge and promoting a culture of compliance. Furthermore, you will participate in the development of the Compliance function.

Who are we looking for:

You are currently undergoing relevant education, i.e. a bachelor, or in the beginning of your master in law, international business, regulatory requirements or maritime shipping. You will undergo a substantial education in the job, so the right candidate would not necessarily need any prior professional experience in the field of regulatory compliance.

A strong candidate would:

• Have a strong knowledge and understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in an international organization.
• Be familiar with Compliance issues and challenges specific to oil trading.
• Basic knowledge of the maritime sector.
• Be fluent in English.
• Be at ease with basic IT tools (MsOffice).

Personal Skills

You must possess a resilient can-do attitude and be able to navigate in a complex and fast paced environment with following personal skills:

• Analytical / Inquisitive / Assertive. Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Ability and willingness to question assumptions, perform critical analysis and challenge the management (and colleagues) when appropriate.
• Proactive / Autonomous. Able to operate with appropriate autonomy, take ownership of key areas of responsibilities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Good Communication / Negotiation Skills. Able to clearly and concisely communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, in both oral and written forms. Able to cooperate with the Business while maintaining a Compliance culture. Able to debate and explain complex topics and principles. Comfortable working with cross-border teams

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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