Compliance Executive

About Tricon Energy

With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries.

Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best.

At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade.

Job Title: Compliance Executive

No of Positions: 2

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Executive to support our Know Your Customer (KYC), third-party due diligence, and vessel compliance processes. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to build a strong foundation in AML and compliance within a global trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

Know Your Customer (KYC) & Third-Party Due Diligence

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new and existing clients, suppliers, and third parties by requesting and reviewing KYC/DDQ documentation.


• Research customers, suppliers, and third parties using sources such as credit reports, Bloomberg, Reuters, stock exchanges, and public information.


• Perform name screening using third-party screening tools and review identified alerts for appropriate closure in DowJones.


• Escalate red flags, sanctions hits, or adverse media to the Compliance team in a timely manner.

Vessel & Barge Due Diligence

• Review vessel and barge information received from Operations using SeaSearcher, Equasis, Q88, and other relevant sources to ensure compliance prior to onboarding in JDE.


• Coordinate with the Compliance team / Performance Director to obtain relvant approvals for vessels or barges like 30 years of age, Class and P & I, AIS Gaps, Port calls etc.

Legal Invoice

• Review legal invoices in a timely manner, coordinate with legal counsel to resolve missing or incorrect information, and submit invoices to the AP Automation team for processing.


• Update and maintain invoice details in SharePoint and proactively follow up with the AP Automation team to ensure timely payment.

Training Database

• Ensure all new hires are accurately captured in the training database within the SAI360 platform and SharePoint.


• Monitor assigned trainings and follow up with employees who have not completed the required courses within the stipulated due dates.


• Ensure employee records are updated and made inactive in SharePoint and the SAI360 platform upon their resignation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain and update compliance records and documentation.


• Support ad-hoc compliance projects and initiatives as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.


• 0–2 years of experience in AML, KYC, or Compliance.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Basic knowledge of SharePoint is an advantage.


• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including night shifts if required.