Ethics and Compliance Assistant (Internship)

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for an Ethics & Compliance Intern. This position is a part-time internship reporting to our Ethics and Compliance Manager. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student intern to join our corporate legal department, focusing on Ethics and Compliance. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to important projects and initiatives.

This role provides exposure to various aspects of corporate compliance, including policy development, risk assessment, and internal reporting. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into the ethics and compliance dimensions of a global corporation.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Ethics and Compliance team in ensuring that the company adheres to legal and ethical standards.
• Support the team in monitoring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Perform research on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and emerging compliance issues.
• Help create a reporting system and assist with reviewing submitted reports.
• Assist with completions of the Conflicts of Interest forms and help manage documentation.
• Support the development and delivery of compliance training materials and initiatives.
• Analyze compliance data and assist in identifying trends or areas of concern.
• Provide administrative assistance, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and coordinating with other departments.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization, allowing for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Behavior/Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Enthusiasm for learning about corporate Ethics and Compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience using social media to socialize topics.
• Ability to work with different technology SaaS platforms.

HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.