Sr Specialist - Compliance

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!Why Join Energy TransferAt Energy Transfer, compliance is a critical component of how we operate responsibly and ethically across the energy value chain. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑impact compliance matters, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute directly to safeguarding the company’s reputation and integrity.SummaryEnergy Transfer is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to support and enhance its Third‑Party Due Diligence and Counterparty Risk Management Program. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with Energy Transfer’s Code of Business Conduct, anti‑corruption standards, sanctions, trade controls, and broader ethics and compliance obligations across domestic and international operations.The Senior Compliance Specialist will serve as a subject‑matter expert on third‑party risk, partner closely with business units, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams, and provide hands‑on leadership in performing and reviewing due diligence on customers, vendors, agents, freight and marine counterparties, joint venture partners, and other third parties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Third‑Party Due Diligence & Risk AssessmentLead risk‑based third‑party due diligence reviews for customers, vendors, brokers, agents, contractors, and other counterparties across Energy Transfer’s business lines.Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for higher‑risk counterparties, including international entities, state‑owned enterprises, maritime counterparties, and complex ownership structures.Analyze information related to ownership, control, beneficial owners, sanctions exposure, corruption risk, and reputational risk.Evaluate and document due diligence findings, risk ratings, and mitigation recommendations in accordance with internal policies and procedures.Review and assess incomplete or alternative documentation when standard information (e.g., W‑8s, org charts) is unavailable, applying a defensible, risk‑based approach.Compliance Program IntegrationSupport Energy Transfer’s Ethics & Compliance Program by ensuring third‑party engagements align with the Code of Business Conduct, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption (ABAC) principles, and regulatory requirements.Partner with Legal and Compliance leadership to identify appropriate risk mitigation measures, including contractual controls, certifications, audit rights, and ongoing monitoring.Assist with maintaining and enhancing third‑party compliance policies, procedures, and due diligence workflows.Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory SupportServe as a primary point of contact for business teams regarding third‑party onboarding, SAP/vendor setup, and counterparty clearance questions.Provide clear, practical compliance guidance to internal stakeholders while enabling business operations.Communicate due diligence, outcomes, and requirements in a concise, business‑focused manner.Participate in cross‑functional discussions involving Commercial, Supply Chain, Marine, Accounting, and IT teams.Oversight, Leadership & Continuous ImprovementAct as a lead or mentor to junior compliance team members supporting third‑party due diligence activities.Review work products prepared by other analysts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with program standards.Identify trends, gaps, or recurring issues in third‑party risk and recommend program enhancements.Support audits, internal reviews, and regulatory inquiries related to third‑party compliance.Assist with training and awareness efforts related to third‑party risk and ethics expectations.Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or a related field.5+ years of experience in compliance, third‑party due diligence, counterparty risk, or regulatory risk management, preferably within the energy, commodities, transportation, maritime, or industrial sectors.Demonstrated experience conducting risk‑based due diligence on domestic and international entities.Strong understanding of:Anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption (e.g., FCPA concepts)Sanctions and trade compliance fundamentalsCorporate ownership and beneficial ownership structuresExperience working with due diligence platforms, screening tools, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP vendor/customer onboarding).Excellent analytical, documentation, and judgment skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a large, complex, or highly regulated organization, particularly in the energy or midstream sector.Familiarity with maritime, shipping, or international trading counterparties.Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CRCM, or equivalent.Experience supporting audits or responding to regulatory examinations.Key CompetenciesStrong ethical judgment and attention to detailAbility to balance compliance rigor with business practicalityClear, confident written and verbal communicationAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesCollaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge risk appropriatelyRequired experience is commensurate with the selected job level:The Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experienceThe Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experienceThe Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job-related experienceWorking ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Usually, normal office working conditions.Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.Occasional overnight travel may be required.Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.