, Philippines
Job Family Group:
Compliance
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
September 30, 2026
Business unit:
Trading and Supply
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
Disclaimer: This posting is intended to identify candidates for the EDD Senior Analyst role (internal job title). The external title, Financial Crime Senior Analyst, has been used to better reflect the key competencies, scope of responsibilities, and leadership expectations of the position, while also attracting a broader pool of qualified external candidates whose experience aligns with the requirements of the role
What’s the role
Reporting to the EDD Team Lead, this role is part of the SBO Financial Crime Team within the T&S Global Financial Crime function. The EDD Senior Analyst is responsible for conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews, onboarding high-risk counterparties, and performing periodic reviews to assess and mitigate financial crime risks across T&S.
Dimensions
- No direct reports.
- Member of the Global Financial Crime Team.
- Responsible for the onboarding and periodic review of high-risk counterparties.
What you’ll be doing
- Conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews of new and existing high-risk counterparties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Developing a strong understanding of Trading & Supply's compliance framework, systems, controls, and Financial Crime policies and procedures.
- Assessing the risk profiles of high-risk counterparties, evaluating their business activities, and providing well-reasoned recommendations regarding onboarding and the continuation of business relationships.
- Performing comprehensive counterparty reviews and risk assessments, including the analysis of findings, identification of financial crime indicators, and recommendation of appropriate mitigating actions.
- Collaborating with First Line of Defence (LoD1) stakeholders to confirm the nature and ongoing need for business relationships, and to obtain all required documentation and company information.
- Analyzing large and complex datasets, including transactional data, to identify potential financial crime risks and suspicious activity.
- Validating information and documentation obtained during the due diligence process, identifying red flags and escalating areas of concern where appropriate.
- Preparing detailed case documentation to support discussions with Team Leads on counterparties presenting significant financial crime risks and/or high-risk Politically Exposed Person (PEP) relationships.
- Preparing submissions for the High-Risk Counterparty Committee (HRCC) and High-Risk Approval Forum (HRAF) for review and approval by senior management.
- Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures governing periodic reviews, including the appropriate handling of customer information in compliance with GDPR and applicable data privacy requirements.
- Reviewing and assessing update requests for existing counterparties, determining the impact on the risk profile, and implementing changes in line with established procedures.
- Communicating due diligence requirements and onboarding processes effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Escalating issues requiring further investigation or management attention in a timely manner.
- Managing competing priorities and adapting to changing business needs within a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and time-sensitive conditions.
- Contributing as an engaged, collaborative, and effective member of the Global Financial Crime Team.
What you bring
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who brings a strong compliance mindset and a collaborative approach to their work.
- Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience in KYC/AML, preferably including Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
- Experience gained within a leading financial institution (Wholesale, Corporate/Commercial, or Investment Banking) and/or a large commodities or energy trading organization would be highly valued.
- Professional AML certifications, such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering, or equivalent, are a plus.
- Additional language skills in Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, or Mandarin would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of financial crime risks associated with high-risk jurisdictions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and sanctions-related activities.
- Experience reviewing and analyzing complex corporate ownership structures, including SPVs, trusts, funds, and identifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and confidently.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships and engage with stakeholders across different teams and business areas.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
- A proactive, self-motivated individual who takes ownership of responsibilities and works well independently.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working with others and contributes positively to team success
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What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
- Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
- Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
- Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
- Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
- Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
- Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
- Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world.
- Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
- Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
- Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
- Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs.
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