Our client is an international trading company with presence in Geneva.

Description

• Develop and execute comprehensive audit plans for commodity trading operations, specifically within the utilities sector (LNG, Power, Carbon Emissions, Nat Gas)
• Conduct risk assessments to identify high-risk areas within the trading functions
• Perform audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Review and assess trading strategies, transactions, and financial reports to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Harness your experience in understanding complex operations to deliver comprehensive and risk-based audits in short periods, driving actionable insights and mitigating risks effectively
• Assess and monitor compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies
• Conduct comprehensive audits focusing on KYC, sanctions, ABC, AML and trading controls
• Identify and evaluate risks, suggesting improvements to mitigate compliance risks
• Design a risk-based internal audit plan, outlining the scope, objectives, and methodology for on-field and remote audits
• Translate audit findings into actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and enhance competitive edge
• Oversee the follow-up tracker tool with internal audit findings, supporting the design/implementation of the action plans agreed
• Communicate audit results to senior management and provide strategic insights to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency
• Perform root cause analyses on identified risk events to recommend improvements to prevent risk events from reoccurring in the future
• Harness the power of data to uncover insights, identify trends, and mitigate risks across operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define risk criteria
• Promote a culture of excellence and innovation by designing and executing a risk-based internal audit plan
• Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels, sharing knowledge, and driving collaboration to achieve shared goals
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes and emerging best practices in audit and risk management

Profile

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree or professional certification (eg. CIA, CPA, CISA) a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or related field within the energy commodity trading industry, specifically within the utilities sector
• Proven experience leading on-field audits and understanding complex operations to deliver comprehensive and risk-based audits in short periods
• Knowledge of KYC, AML, sanctions regulations, trading controls, UK Bribery act, trade compliance
• Proven track record of leveraging technology (data analysis and data mining tools) to drive business impact
• A strategic thinker with strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques and regulatory requirements
• A collaborative team player with exceptional communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Full proficiency communication in English, verbally and in writing
• Willingness to travel, minimum 30%

Job Offer

The selected candidate will be able to make the role his own, manage large complex projects and thrive in a flat hierarchy and team oriented environment that values ideas and individual contributions.

The company offers one day home office per week, great