Compliance Advisor

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

• The Compliance Advisor is responsible for supporting adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, focusing on the oil & gas sector's compliance landscape within Mexico as determined by the compliance manager.
• This role supports the business through advice to develop compliance strategies that align with business objectives and mitigate potential legal challenges. The Compliance Advisor will collaborate with multiple departments to implement these strategies effectively.
• By maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, the Compliance Advisor provides guidance for the business to remain compliant with all national and international standards, contributing significantly to the overall integrity and ethical standards of the business unit.
• Contribute to the implementation and supervision of the Company’s ethics and compliance policies and procedures.
• Provides support by responding to inquiries related to due diligence procedures.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.  

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Compliance and Regulatory Engagement

• Monitor and analyse changes in the legal and regulatory environment to proactively address potential impacts on the business.
• Advise and guide internal stakeholders on compliance matters to ensure all business activities are aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures to enhance the operational compliance framework.
• Support the execution of regular compliance audits and prepare reports detailing audit findings and recommendations.

Legal and Regulatory Analysis

• Conduct thorough analyses of new regulations and their implications for the company's operations in Mexico.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management outlining significant regulatory issues and solutions.
• Collaborate with external legal advisors to ensure comprehensive coverage of all compliance aspects.
• Maintain a repository of all regulatory documentation and ensure accessibility and accuracy for internal use.

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Technical Skills

• Proficient in regulatory compliance management specific to the oil & gas industry.
• Experienced in interpreting and applying Mexican energy laws and international regulatory standards.

Non-Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with various stakeholders.

Professional Experience

• Background in legal or regulatory roles within the energy sector, with a focus on compliance and risk management.
• Experience conducting compliance audits.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory and ethical expectations and compliance frameworks.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Language

• Spanish:  Native or proficient (written and spoken).
• English: Proficient (written and spoken).

Harbour Principles and Values

• Strong alignment with Harbour Energy’s core values, behaviours, and commitment to operational excellence and integrity.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at careers@harbourenergy.com