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Vitol

KYC Analyst

Vitol, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Company Description Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10 billion invested in long‑term assets. Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2024 were $331 bn. For more information: vitol.com

Job Description The KYC Analyst will be a part of the central Due Diligence team supporting all Vitol offices in delivering the KYC policy and related procedures and controls. This is not a typical, process‑driven KYC role; it requires applying a rigorous, risk‑based approach where analysis and judgment is valued over box‑ticking. The KYC Analyst will support counterparty onboarding and respond to counterparty requests for information about Vitol. As a member of the global KYC team, the Analyst will have accountability for enacting Vitol’s KYC standards in consultation with the global KYC Manager and local Compliance team. This role offers an opportunity to support and learn about all aspects of Vitol’s business.

Job Duties

Perform assigned tasks as part of onboarding, regular and event‑driven review of counterparts

Conduct sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening in accordance with Vitol procedures and elevate concerns accordingly

Collect and verify information and documentation obtained

When valid reason exists to deviate from KYC standard documentation, document rationale, identify risks and mitigations

Manage case load and take ownership by tracking with business owners to ensure timely completion

Liaise with business owners and management to clarify, investigate, elevate and resolve issues as they arise

Document outcomes of due diligence performed

Work collaboratively with the global Compliance team

Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience in due diligence, preferably in a similar industry or a commercially‑focused environment

Demonstrable experience handling complex, high‑risk cases involving sophisticated corporate structures, trusts, or politically exposed persons (PEPs)

Strong critical reading and independent research capability

Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is an advantage but not essential

Personal Characteristics

Investigative nature; highly responsive, proactive, and intellectually curious with a drive to uncover facts

Confident self‑starter with excellent organization and sense of ownership, delivering on priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Strong relationship builder with credibility to partner with, and influence, front‑office stakeholders

Solution and results‑oriented with a common‑sense approach

Flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Works independently; collaborates effectively both within a team and across the organization

Excellent attention to detail

Creativity and problem‑solving

Outstanding communication and relationship‑management skills

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function General Business

Industry Oil and Gas

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