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

Position summary

To support the ongoing growth of the Group, we are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the Treasury Paralegal Team. The Successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to the Treasury team on corporate, banking and finance-related matters.

This position reports to the Head of Corporate Governance, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Treasury team with a variety of tasks, including:
• Opening and closing of bank accounts
• Handling KYC and other due diligence requests
• Managing ad-hoc account actions, such as updating banking partners on account mandates and corporate changes
• Preparing corporate governance documents to implement relevant actions
• Assisting with group financing and investments, including satisfaction of conditions precedents and facilitating the signing of financing contracts
• Liaise with banking partners, external counsels when necessary, and internal stakeholders across the Group
• Maintain accurate records and filing of bank-related information and documentation
• Manage the circulation and filing of documents for signature
• Provide local support to global offices as required
• Handle personal data in accordance with internal data privacy guidelines and applicable laws

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role within a banking or legal or international business environment
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions to achieve shared goals
• Excellent organisational skills, and with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures while working autonomously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English and French
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of seniority
• Proficiency in electronic document management
• Strong command of the MS Office (particularly Word and Excel) and PDF software