IN SHORT

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Manager (m/f/d) / Senior Compliance Counsel (m/f/d) to join our group-wide compliance team. You will be critical to developing, implementing and operating group-wide compliance measures in a fast-moving, international energy environment. With a particular focus on our Trading business, you will act as a trusted advisor to leadership and teams across the business, driving compliance strategy and embedding a culture of integrity.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Be critical to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the group-wide compliance management system, covering prevention, detection and response.
• Provide expert guidance on sanctions compliance, anti-corruption, data protection, supply chain due diligence, know your customer (KYC) and conflicts of interest.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, processes and training programs across the group.
• Act as a group-wide trusted advisor to senior leadership and business units on compliance, ethics, and risk-related matters.
• Manage internal controls, monitoring activities and whistleblowing processes to ensure effective issue detection and resolution
• Draft, review, and negotiate compliance-related clauses in contracts or support legal colleagues therewith.
• Respond to regulatory or partner requests.
• Liaise with external advisors/service providers and internal stakeholders to implement compliance-related initiatives, including digitalization.
• Promote a culture of integrity and accountability through awareness campaigns and targeted communication.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to proactively adapt the compliance management system and drive process optimization through data-driven tools and reporting mechanisms.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Degree in Law, Business, or related field.
• Senior-level compliance experience ideally gained in an international energy trading environment.
• Deep expertise across the full compliance spectrum, including financial crime compliance (e.g., anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and fraud prevention), data protection, sanctions, and corporate governance.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and continuously improve compliance management systems, including risk assessments, controls, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong track record in advising senior stakeholders on complex compliance and ethical matters.
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance policies, training programs, and awareness initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of managing third-party due diligence and KYC processes and checks.
• Skilled in drafting or reviewing and negotiating compliance-related contractual clauses, ideally within the energy or trading sector.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Deep understanding of sanctions compliance is a strong asset.
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.  

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.  

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.

• bonus earning potential
• non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
• buy / sell holidays
• life assurance
• medical and dental insurance (family cover)
• range of optional flexible benefits

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.