Senior Trading Compliance

Total Number of Openings 1 Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Senior Trading Compliance & Regulatory Advisor through June 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CDT). The Senior Trading Compliance & Regulatory Advisor is part of Corporate Treasury – Credit, Risk Control & Trading Compliance division. Our mission is to provide strategic and effective credit risk management, commodity-based risk controls, trading exposure and mitigations as well as compliance with commodity market regulatory requirements to protect the financial integrity and reputation of Chevron. The Trading Compliance division’s primary responsibility is to manage regulatory risk associated with commodity trading for our Supply & Trading (S&T) business worldwide. S&T buys, sells and supplies crude oil, refined products, LNG, natural gas and gas liquids to support Chevron’s crude and gas production operations and its refining and marketing network worldwide through three major trading hubs located in Houston, Singapore and London. Co-located with the S&T business in Houston, Texas, the Senior Trading Compliance & Regulatory Advisor is a key member in our Global Trading Compliance team and a key business partner with S&T who plays an integral role to implement, manage, coordinate and support trading compliance program and initiatives, including but not limited to trade surveillance, training, commodity trading regulation advice and compliance framework throughout the various geographic locations of S&T business. This position works closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including S&T/Front Office, Law, Risk Control and IT. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, dynamic team that provides trading compliance and regulatory stewardship and advice to the S&T organization with a global reach and high visibility to senior management, especially as the trading compliance program continues to evolve. Key Considerations: - Position is located in Houston, Texas. - Work schedule: full-time with alternative work schedules (e.g. 9/80 compressed workweek with alternate Mondays or Fridays off). Hybrid work schedule is available with 4 days in office (Mo-Th), 1 day remote (Fr). - Interest in acting as a trading compliance and regulatory subject matter expert with opportunity to step into supervisory or management roles. - Chevron seeks career-minded individuals with technical and leadership potential. The company is committed to continuous learning, development and career growth, rewarding strong performance with competitive pay and benefits as well as advancement opportunities. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: - Active lead participant in all trade surveillance and regulatory compliance matters for Supply & Trading. - Interaction with all levels of the Supply & Trading organization. - Keep up with regulatory updates (including complex regulatory requirements and developments), able to interpret & apply relevant regulations to or articulate proposed rulemaking impact on commodity trading and the Supply & Trading business. - Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the trade surveillance and overall compliance program to keep pace with regulatory developments and evolving commercial activities. - Lead and/or assist with coordination and delivery of the overall Trading Compliance training and communication program to various regions. - Develop and maintain trading compliance policies and procedures and monitor adherence. - Daily monitoring of exchange and regulatory position limits. - Engage exchange representatives as needed on changing market regulation and exchange rules. - Provide advice as needed on trading-related policy matters, including new business review to analyze impact on trading compliance. - Support annual enterprise risk management exercise and Risk Management Committee facilitation. - Assist regulatory reporting efforts as required. - Support or lead ad hoc initiatives or project implementation related to trading compliance. Required Skills and Qualifications: - Bachelors’ degree or equivalent work experience in a commodity trading environment. - Strong working knowledge of the U.S. commodities regulatory environment and applicable laws including Dodd-Frank, the Commodity Exchange Act, and knowledge of Designated Contract Market rules. - Strong understanding of energy trading fundamentals and best practices. - Practical experience using trading analytical tools, trading surveillance and communications surveillance software. - Critical thinker with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. - Ability to synthesize complex regulatory topics and present with the appropriate level details and clear, logical recommendations and explanations to colleagues, traders and management. - Ability to effectively interact with colleagues and management, providing clear, logical recommendations in a concise manner to stakeholders. - Handle multiple job responsibilities, set priorities, maintain a high level of accomplishment and implement process improvements. - Be able to work either independently or in a team environment, depending on the situation. - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including communication, teamwork and conflict management. - Build and maintain collaborative and cross-functional working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, drive changes as needed. - Work proficiently in a fast-paced, open-concept trading floor environment. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of FERC regulations, reporting and filing requirements. - REMIT, EMIR, MiFID II and/or FCA regulatory/reporting knowledge is a plus. - Knowledge of financial instruments and trading avenues for hydrocarbon, non-hydrocarbon and/or power trading. - Experience with data handling and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Relocation Options: - Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters. International Considerations: - Expatriate assignments will not be considered. - Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position. U.S. Regulatory notice: Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

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