Compliance Analyst

Job description / Role

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Compliance Analyst (Local National) to join its Iraq Business Unit to provide compliance analysis (anti-corruption and due diligence) of potential suppliers, including supplier information, ownership structure, bank information, conflicts of interest, and ethical practices.

This role is onsite in Basra, Iraq with travel requirements. Rotation: 5 days on, 2 days off.

Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Compliance Analyst to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts, and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise, and asset knowledge to support clients in delivering energy security and decarbonization ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq, delivering maintenance, modifications, and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonizing existing assets, producing cleaner energy, and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
• Long service award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication, and many years of service of our employees at 5-year service milestones.

Key Objectives

• Provide compliance analysis (anti-corruption and due diligence) of potential suppliers, including supplier information, ownership structure, bank information, conflicts of interest, and ethical practices.
• Support supplier setup in the supplier management system and the purchase to pay system, including bank account changes.
• Support the controls manager to monitor controls activities as per the controls calendar (including controls report, in-line-file reviews, annual inventory count, controls catalogue, business contingency plan, etc.).
• Support the controls manager to review existing processes and procedures and recommend enhancements.
• Conduct in-line-file reviews to ensure that appropriate controls are in place.
• Ensure that identified gaps are properly documented and closed.
• Conduct compliance training to procurement personnel and business lines when appropriate.

Ideal Candidate Profile

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's or master's education in business or science.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement (O&G or project management sector preferred).
• Strong background/knowledge of acquisition, payables, supply chain, and warehousing activities.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements (FCPA, controls, business practices, anti-corruption, and due diligence).
• Strong knowledge of systems (Maximo and IDEAS, preferably).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, stewardship, and reporting skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.