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Where you fit in

Shell Energy is at the heart of delivering Shell’s ambition to become a world-class investment case that powers progress by providing a diverse array of cleaner energy solutions. The Power Trading Business is an exciting, fast-moving, and growing area, and a key driver in being able to fulfil that ambition. The role we are hiring for is a Market Risk Analyst who will be a focal point in supporting this business. We are interested in attracting a candidate who shares our core working values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others, with the ability to achieve great results through teamwork and who can generate creative solutions to problems.

What’s the role?

As a Market Risk Analyst, you will provide daily performance and risk analysis for the traders and senior stakeholders, ensuring key risks are transparent. In addition, you will collaborate closely with front office and other finance functions in the support of commercial activities, such as new market entries and deal valuation/recognition. The successful candidate will be expected to provide risk management expertise in complex areas and should be able to manage their own work with limited supervision.

The candidate will be expected to take the lead/assist on Market Risk matters (e.g., new deals, fair economic value assessments) for the Power business, whilst providing support and guidance to other members of the Market Risk team.

In this position, you will have several key responsibilities which will include:

• Develop a close relationship with the European power trading business to support new deals and appraise trading activities to ensure mandated exposure and risk limits are adhered to

• Market Risk focal point for front-office and senior stakeholder queries for the power trading business

• Provide cross-business support to other Shell departments (Renewables and Energy Solutions) to help deliver Shell’s ‘powering progress’ growth strategy

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the European power markets, which will be leveraged to manage risk identification of model/portfolio assumptions, and market inputs

• Lead the execution of key controls for the business area and collaborate with other functions to ensure continuous improvement of controls/processes

• Act as a representative for Market Risk on a number of strategic power projects

• Develop tools for on-going portfolio reviews and produce “deep dive” analysis for senior management

• Drive understanding of the design and utilization of methodologies to assess risk/reward of the portfolio, including: VaR back-testing, stress testing, scenario analysis

• Provide Market Risk input on new and group business proposals as they relate to the business. Assess the risks associated with structured deals and the valuation models used for physical/financial trading and hedging, at times building out models to calibrate performance of such deals. Where applicable, provide peer review and challenge to deal proposals for other Trading & Supply businesses

• Develop and refine the fair economic valuation approach for power deals, factoring in imbalance, shape, and liquidity risks. Provide steer on usage of market risk reserves

• Collaborate with other support functions (e.g., Finance, Technical Accounting) for deal support and general portfolio queries

• Support internal/external audit requirements

What we need from you

We’re keen to see as many of the following attributes on your CV:

• Some power market risk experience with a good understanding of market risk fundamentals (P&L, exposure, VaR, stress testing)

• Competent in assessing trading valuations, including building, and validating new models as needed

• Experience of non-linear products (e.g., options), tolling agreements, renewable power, and certificates (GoOs, REGOs)

• Understanding of Fair Value and derivative recognition concepts

• Technologically oriented; mastery of Excel and coding desired (Python, SQL, VBA).

• Degree in mathematics, economics, engineering, business/commerce, or a related field

• Power market fundamentals knowledge and cross-commodity awareness (e.g., gas, carbon)

• Aligne ETRM knowledge preferred, but not essential

We are also looking for the following personal skills:

• Strong problem solver and critical thinker, ready to challenge and be challenged

• Strong sense of ownership; wants to do right and continuously improve

• Ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Pro-active team player willing to be in the office at least 3 days a week.

• Willing to engage with stakeholders to build trust and credibility

• Ability to perform under rigid deadlines and time pressured environments

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they do not feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

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