September 20, 2024

Vitol

Genève

OTHER

Responsible Sourcing Adviser

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 Power Point 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