Senior Compliance Specialist

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Energy Transfer is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to support and enhance its Third‑Party Due Diligence and Counterparty Risk Management Program. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with Energy Transfer’s Code of Business Conduct, anti‑corruption standards, sanctions, trade controls, and broader ethics and compliance obligations across domestic and international operations. The Senior Compliance Specialist will serve as a subject‑matter expert on third‑party risk, partner closely with business units, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams, and provide hands‑on leadership in performing and reviewing due diligence on customers, vendors, agents, freight and marine counterparties, joint venture partners, and other third parties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in compliance, third‑party due diligence, counterparty risk, or regulatory risk management, preferably within the energy, commodities, transportation, maritime, or industrial sectors.
Demonstrated experience conducting risk‑based due diligence on domestic and international entities.
Strong understanding of: Anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption (e.g., FCPA concepts), Sanctions and trade compliance fundamentals, Corporate ownership and beneficial ownership structures
Experience working with due diligence platforms, screening tools, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP vendor/customer onboarding).
Excellent analytical, documentation, and judgment skills.
Strong ethical judgment and attention to detail
Ability to balance compliance rigor with business practicality
Clear, confident written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge risk appropriately
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large, complex, or highly regulated organization, particularly in the energy or midstream sector.
Familiarity with maritime, shipping, or international trading counterparties.
Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CRCM, or equivalent.
Experience supporting audits or responding to regulatory examinations.

Responsibilities

Lead risk‑based third‑party due diligence reviews for customers, vendors, brokers, agents, contractors, and other counterparties across Energy Transfer’s business lines.
Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for higher‑risk counterparties, including international entities, state‑owned enterprises, maritime counterparties, and complex ownership structures.
Analyze information related to ownership, control, beneficial owners, sanctions exposure, corruption risk, and reputational risk.
Evaluate and document due diligence findings, risk ratings, and mitigation recommendations in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
Review and assess incomplete or alternative documentation when standard information (e.g., W‑8s, org charts) is unavailable, applying a defensible, risk‑based approach.
Support Energy Transfer’s Ethics & Compliance Program by ensuring third‑party engagements align with the Code of Business Conduct, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption (ABAC) principles, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Legal and Compliance leadership to identify appropriate risk mitigation measures, including contractual controls, certifications, audit rights, and ongoing monitoring.
Assist with maintaining and enhancing third‑party compliance policies, procedures, and due diligence workflows.
Serve as a primary point of contact for business teams regarding third‑party onboarding, SAP/vendor setup, and counterparty clearance questions.
Provide clear, practical compliance guidance to internal stakeholders while enabling business operations.
Communicate due diligence, outcomes, and requirements in a concise, business‑focused manner.
Participate in cross‑functional discussions involving Commercial, Supply Chain, Marine, Accounting, and IT teams.
Act as a lead or mentor to junior compliance team members supporting third‑party due diligence activities.
Review work products prepared by other analysts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with program standards.
Identify trends, gaps, or recurring issues in third‑party risk and recommend program enhancements.
Support audits, internal reviews, and regulatory inquiries related to third‑party compliance.
Assist with training and awareness efforts related to third‑party risk and ethics expectations.