Ethics & Compliance Advisor

Who we are looking for

An Ethics & Legal Advisor to join our team at KCA Deutag Group, to be based at our offices in Aberdeen.

Key details

Job title: Ethics & Legal Advisor

Location: Aberdeen  

Contract Type: Full time – Permanent

About KCA Deutag  

A leading drilling, engineering and technology partner in current and future energy markets. Delivering innovative solutions to ensure a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future.

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

KCA Deutag recognises that managing talent is vital to achieving continued growth.

We will manage career development to ensure that our employees have every opportunity to develop their skills and pursue ambitions. We promote a culture in which employees are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly on any issues, concerns or suggestions they may have.

If you are looking to boost your career, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors, with an attractive market-rate salary on offer, contributory pension, benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then read on.

The benefits of being a KCA Deutag employee

There are many benefits of working for KCA Deutag, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

What we offer (UK):

• Compressed Working Week (full-time employees only)
• Hybrid working up to 50% of hours (for all office staff)
• Bonus - all employees are eligible to participate in a bonus arrangement.
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Group Private Medical Insurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Annual Leave with an additional holiday on your Birthday (total 33 days annual leave)
• Annual Leave Exchange Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Group Private Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Group Private Medical / Dental Insurance for dependents
• Social Club

Application process

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Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

WE CARE

Our core values. Shaping the culture and future of KCA Deutag. 

For more information visit: https://www.kcadeutag.com/vision-purpose-and-values

Key details about the role and the candidate

The Ethics & Compliance Advisor shall assist the Senior Compliance Manager with the design and delivery of KCA Deutag’s compliance function globally. The role is responsible for assisting with and embedding the compliance program for the Group, focusing on anti-bribery, corruption, business ethics, G&E etc, as well as sanctions, trade sanctions and control as well as advising upon regulatory and anti-competition issues. Designing and delivering awareness training, and handling and rolling out policies and procedures. Assisting with investigations in liaison with other functions, delivering clear conclusions to the appropriate committees, and following up on issues, and generally maturing the current compliance culture. Assuming day to day frontline responsibility for such matters where required. Ability to travel when required.

You and the role

Responsible for providing efficient support to the business.  The role will involve leading tasks independently and liaising with the Senior Compliance Manager, for the purposes of updating on the status of tasks and projects, seeking senior support and assistance where required and involving the identified senior staff members in key decisions. 

Primary responsibilities

 Providing support to the Senior Compliance Manager, The Ethics and Compliance Advisor will be accountable for, but not limited to:

• Global Compliance Program: assisting the Senior Compliance Manager with the management and maturity of the Groups global compliance program, which includes identifying the compliance requirements for the Group and setting out an annual compliance action plan and managing the successful delivery of the same, ensuring technical excellence and a practical business driven approach.  Supervises compliance and provides reasonable assurance on compliance with laws, statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Anti-Trust: involvement in any anti-trust review, provision of policies procedures and advice.
• Sanctions, involvement in sanction advice for the Group and active management of the same.
• Trade controls/Import and Export, a strong background on import and export, trade controls and other key regulations re assets and provisions of the KCA Deutag business.
• Training: designing and providing support, training and education across the Group to build risk awareness and outline emphasis on the importance of compliance and ethics within KCA Deutag. Designing the annual compliance training program and rolling that out.
• Reporting: assisting with the preparation of reports to various boards and committees as necessary. 
• Policies and Procedures: assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate and robust policies, procedures and controls to effectively govern and manage the compliance program and protecting the Company from compliance risks both domestically and internationally while fostering individual accountability.
• Investigation and Assessments: assists with the coordination of internal compliance audits, assessments and control activities, including periodic reviews. Performs independent investigations and take actions on compliance matters. Assists with external audits, as necessary.

Experience

•  A well proven international compliance background
•  Experience on a vast range of international compliance related issues
•  Having worked internationally in a compliance function. Understanding of the key aspects of oil and gas and/or energy businesses, some drilling contract and/or service provider experience is useful
•  Experience in handling contentious and non-contentious compliance matters, managing external counsel advice and spend

 Behaviour and Skills

• Confident and clear communication skills, with an ability to transmit key messages clearly and succinctly to colleagues
• A proven self-starter
• Excellent team player but with ability to work independently and take a proactive lead on projects
• Positive and motivated outlook
• Excellent organisational skills
• Detail orientated and accurate
• Good numeracy skills
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent compliance acumen
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required, sometimes at short notice.
• Commitment to the KCA Deutag Core Values and the KCA Deutag Behavioural Framework.

 Qualifications

• LLB (Hons) or a degree in a relevant field