Global Governance & Compliance Officer

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Global Governance & Compliance Officer 

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Reporting to the FFI Global Governance and Compliance function, this role will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day oversight of the Company’s Business Integrity Compliance Program, including the provision of compliance advice, pre-approvals, training, and the completion of enhanced due diligence on vendors and government intermediaries.  

Joining a close knit team, this role will ideally suit a Finance graduate with a positive attitude and initiative, coming from a Big 4 consulting environment, or someone who wants to specialise in corporate Governance & Compliance, particularly in relation to Anti-Bribery & Corruption; Economic & Trade Sanctions compliance; Environment & Social Risk Compliance.

As the successful candidate you will receive comprehensive on the job training ensuring that you will be set up for a great career in Governance & Compliance, with FFI committed to investing our time to further train you.

Key accountabilities, and training objectives will include:

• Working within the compliance team and a share inbox, provision of compliance guidance to the business
• Conducting enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk vendors and government intermediaries (known as Business Partners) including collation of all materials, analysis and writing of executive summaries
• Maintaining library of Business Partner Due Diligence Files, including upkeep of Annual Compliance Certifications, and completion of updated periodic due diligence
• Completing due diligence on other counterparties including regular vendors, JV Partners etc and ongoing monitoring of Fortescue’s vendors, including advice to the business on red flag resolution
• Completing due diligence on recipients of sponsorships and donations
• Monitoring of the Company’s compliance registers including the Gifts, Entertainment and Sponsored Travel, Declarations of Interest and Political Functions
• Assisting the Governance and Compliance Team in conducting Whistle-blower Hotline and compliance case investigations
• Assisting the Governance and Compliance Team with communications, and reporting
• Assisting Governance and Compliance Team with conducting domestic and international Business Integrity risk assessments, compliance audits and in the delivery of other special projects

 Qualifications and skills required:

• You will ideally hold a relevant tertiary education in Finance, or other relevant degree
• Big 4 consulting experience
• Governance & Compliance experience highly desirable 
• Exposure to a Gifts Register would be highly desirable
• Self-starter who is career focused and motivated to learn
• Strong communicator, ability to liaise with internal stakeholders at varying levels
• Flexibility to travel, both domestically and internationally  

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified