Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Ensures compliance with current and future renewable fuels regulatory requirements, primarily the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and various Low Carbon Fuel Programs (LCFS) as well as Canadian Clean Fuels Regulations (CFR).
• Manages all aspects of Renewable Identification Number (RIN) and biofuels reporting activities in accordance with company and governmental requirements, to include quarterly/yearly US EPA RFS reporting.
• Prepares and submits required RFS, LCFS, and CFR compliance reports.
• Reports and maintains documentation of evolving LCFS programs and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate internally among departments to ensure needs of crediting programs are being met. This includes tracking construction progress for new facilities, identifying and tracking process changes at existing facilities, and coordinating between departments to gather various information.
• Performs reviews of processes, procedures, and regulatory reports to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and guidance. Performs regulatory research. Contributes to internal team discussions and determines where regulatory changes may impact operations and financial elements. Assists with communicating impacts of regulatory changes and educating other internal teams of such changes.
• Gains and maintains knowledge regarding state, federal, and international renewable and low carbon fuels programs.
• Participates in the improvement of existing tools and/or development of new tools and automation for renewable transportation fuels regulatory reporting.
• Researches and implements processes to ensure conformance with company and government requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison for auditors (internal audit, external audit, EPA, state, annual RFS attestation, QAP, LCFS) during attest engagements
• Maintains all records associated with the noted functions
• Other job duties that may be assigned

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Works together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operates in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following is the basic qualification: 

• B. A. or B.S. in related field (Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, Engineering, or Environmental science)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting related to the production and sales of renewable transportation fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel or renewable diesel

The following is the preferred qualification: 

• EIT, PE or PG certification

Experience

The following is the basic qualification: 

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant RFS/LCFS compliance experience

The following is the preferred qualification: 

• 5+ years RFS/LCFS compliance experience       

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are all required:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and propose solutions.

·Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict daily deadlines.

• Extremely thorough and detail oriented.

Equipment Used

Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.

Working Conditions

Fast paced trading floor environment.  Must meet established daily deadlines.  Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.

Employee Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

Accountable for accuracy and reliability of data. Accountable for ensuring that all reporting is completed timely. Independently follows up on projects, timelines, records, etc

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What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us