Compliance Consultant (Contract – 3–4 Months, Hybrid)
Schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote each week

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 3–4 months (contract)
A global energy organization is seeking a Compliance Consultant for a 3–4 month assignment to support sanctions, antiboycott, and broader compliance activities. This role partners closely with Legal, Commercial, Marine, and Import/Export teams to ensure adherence to U.S. and international regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience interpreting regulatory frameworks, and the ability to advise business stakeholders in a fast‑moving environment.

Key Responsibilities
Sanctions Compliance
•     Monitor and interpret changes in the sanctions landscape, including issuance or withdrawal of sanctions and General/Specific Licenses.
•     Provide updates and guidance to business stakeholders regarding U.S. (OFAC) and U.K. (OFSI) sanctions developments.
•     Advise commercial teams and the trading floor on sanctions‑related considerations impacting business opportunities and deal structures.
Antiboycott Compliance
•     Review counterparty clauses to determine whether they constitute prohibited or reportable antiboycott language.
•     Review quarterly business unit submissions to determine whether clauses must be included in Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) reports.
•     Assist in preparing and reviewing required antiboycott reports.
General Compliance Support
•     Review Know Your Client (KYC) responses from a legal/compliance perspective.
•     Assist with recurring and ad‑hoc compliance reporting requirements.
•     Review compliance clauses in a wide range of contracts, including those related to FCPA, antiboycott, sanctions, and conflicts of interest.
•     Support development and delivery of compliance training and presentations.
•     Collaborate with Import/Export and Marine teams on sanctions, customs, and trade‑related issues (e.g., sanctioned vessels, duty drawbacks).

Qualifications
•     Experience in compliance, legal, regulatory, or risk‑related roles—preferably within energy, trading, maritime, or other regulated industries.
•     Strong understanding of sanctions, antiboycott regulations, and trade compliance frameworks.
•     Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate guidance clearly to business stakeholders.