Regulatory Affairs Senior Analyst - Refined Products Trading Brazil

About the role

This role provides dedicated regulatory affairs and regulatory reporting support for bp's Refined Products Trading activities in Brazil. It monitors and assesses new and changing laws, rules and reporting requirements affecting refined products, crude oil, ethanol, diesel and biodiesel, communicates their impacts to the business and helps ensure bp maintains compliance and its licence to operate. The position also coordinates internal implementation of new regulatory obligations, supports public policy engagement and consultation responses, and works closely with teams in Brazil and the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor new and amended laws, regulations and reporting requirements affecting refined products, crude oil, ethanol, diesel and biodiesel in Brazil.
• Assess regulatory and reporting impacts, identify risks and opportunities and communicate them to Commercial, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Operations, Regulatory Reporting and other teams in Brazil and the United States.
• Define and coordinate reporting requirements and implementation plans for new regulations and new business activities.
• Prepare, coordinate and monitor submissions of required reports to regulatory agencies, improving workflows continuously.
• Support policy positions, consultation responses and outreach plans with Communications & External Affairs.
• Represent bp in trade associations and external forums such as ABD/IBP to influence regulatory developments.
• Collaborate across Supply, Trading & Shipping, Customers & Products and other business groups.
• Act as subject matter expert on Brazilian regulations, including liquid fuel distribution, foreign trade operations and biofuels production.
• Support cross-border compliance and reporting, including the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard and the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard where applicable.

Required profile

• Degree in engineering, law, finance, business or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of experience in regulatory affairs or regulatory reporting in energy or commodities markets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex regulatory issues to varied audiences.
• Advanced English and strong interpersonal skills, working across teams in Brazil and Chicago.
• Background in crude, fuels and biofuels regulatory and compliance matters and relevant industry forums.
• Track record of building relationships with policymakers, regulators and trade associations.

Required skills

• Desirable: ability to interpret complex legislation and regulation.
• Desirable: presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Power BI.

What we offer

• Benefits including flexible working options, paid parental leave and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid office/remote working; up to 10% travel expected.
• No relocation assistance available for this role.