Responsible Sourcing Adviser

• Full-time

Company Description

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodity trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly.

From 40+ offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed $2bn+ to sustainable projects, and are developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 60 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force.

Our Geneva office is located very centrally, 5 minutes from the main train station and 1 minute from the lake. The office has a rooftop lunch area, with views over the lake and the Alps. We organize regular activities to enable our people to meet colleagues from other teams in an informal setting, and to celebrate special achievements.

Job Description

Based in Geneva, as part of a global team, your role as Responsible Sourcing Adviser will include the following main duties:

Due Diligence (75%)

• Work with the Human Rights Manager to further strengthen Vitol’s ESG (health, safety, human and labour rights, environment) Due Diligence (DD) processes for metals and energy supply chains, to mitigate risk and prepare for future regulation
• Undertake KYC on counterparties, working closely with the Vitol compliance team
• Roll out risk-based measures to monitor activities with higher potential salient risk profiles in the context of the Vitol Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) results
• Keep abreast of relevant DD laws globally and develop pragmatic solutions for their implementation
• Undertake on-the-ground ESG (health, safety, human and labour rights, environment) DD assessments

Analysis & Reporting (20%)

• Conduct analysis of Human Rights and Environmental DD: benchmarking, interpreting results
• Follow-up grievance/human rights data submitted to Vitol
• Provide information and ensure DD process in place meets regulatory reporting obligations
• Contribute to executive reporting

Ad hoc support (5%)

• Contribute to other ESG-related projects & initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in relevant subject, e.g., Law, Human rights, Public policy, Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Science
• 6+ years’ experience in a similar role in a mining, energy or commodity trading firm
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to prioritise and find pragmatic solutions
• Analytical mindset, quantitative, excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, with superb attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial drive, ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to convey complex concepts in simple terms
• Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context (verbally and in writing)
• Travel internationally

Additional Information

• Working for a mining, commodity trading or energy company in a similar role
• Knowledge of metals supply chains
• Practical implementation of human rights due diligence measures
• Knowledge and experience of implementing responsible sourcing guidelines and standards