Main Purpose:
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. Trafigura sources, stores, transports and delivers a range of raw materials (including oil and refined products and metals and minerals) to clients around the world. The trading business is supported by industrial and financial assets, including a 72 percent ownership in global oil products storage and distribution company Puma Energy; global terminals, warehousing, and logistics operator Impala Terminals; Trafigura's Mining Group; and the private investment arm Galena Asset Management.
A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a constantly evolving world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and fields to help craft our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our company, and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.
You would be responsible for:
- Support Trafigura’s compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements across the US and Canada, with a focus on petroleum products and refined metals.
- Provide clear, practical guidance to trading and operations teams on regulatory obligations and to ensure accurate and timely submission of filings and regulatory reports.
- Contribute to the continued development of robust internal regulatory processes and to assist in the monitoring of regulatory developments affecting Trafigura’s commercial activities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and help ensure compliance with a range of environmental, energy, and customs regulations, including fuel standards, emissions reports and import and export controls.
- Prepare, review and submit regulatory filings and reports to agencies such as the EPA, DOE, Canadian federal regulators and customs authorities, including but not limited to:
- EIA and RRC reporting, CER monthly filings, reconciliation processes (Value and Free Trade Agreements), and duty drawback.
- Manage invoice processing in internal systems and maintain compliance documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.
- Communicate relevant regulatory changes and requirements to internal teams, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Commerce or a related field preferred; alternatively, advanced career progression in a similar field.
- Strong analytical and systems skills (e.g., Excel, Business Objects).
- Strong command of the English language.
- Strong research skills and ability to interpret complex regulations.
Core Competencies:
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a broader team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing regulatory changes.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Reporting to the Regional Manager of Customs and Regulatory Compliance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.