Market Risk Analyst, Carbon Trading

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. A key driver in fulfilling that ambition is the Environmental Products Trading Business – an exciting, fast-moving, and growing area. 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.

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 Environmental Products business, whilst providing support and guidance to other members of the Market Risk team.

What’s the role?

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

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the evolving Global Environmental Products markets landscape, with focus on Europe, the Americas, and the global voluntary markets, which will be leveraged to manage risk identification of model and portfolio assumptions and market inputs, pricing issues etc
• Ensuring all trading activities remain within mandated exposure and risk limits and lead the execution of key controls for the business area.
• Be ready and able to explain drivers of and changes in P&L, exposures, and risk metrics such as VaR and stress tests, when and if required.
• A Market Risk focal point for front-office and senior stakeholder queries for the Environmental Products Trading Business.
• Develop tools for on-going portfolio reviews and produce “deep dive” analysis for senior management.
• Provide review and comments 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 and Supply (T&S) businesses.
• Drive understanding of the design and utilization of methodologies to assess risk/reward of the portfolio, including: VaR back-testing, stress testing, scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with other functions and Risk Analysts globally to ensure consistency of approach, the continuous improvement of controls and processes and in support of new business.
• Lead/assist Market Risk support in short or long-term business or Market Risk projects as required.
• Support Internal/External Audit requirements.

What we need from you

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

• Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Business/Commerce, or a related field
• Market Risk experience, preferably in energy markets
• Understanding of energy & derivative markets and market Risk Management fundamentals (P&L, exposure, VaR, stress testing)
• Competent in understanding trading valuations, including building and validating new models as needed (e.g. Python)
• Ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform under rigid deadlines.
• Strong business analysis skills, modelling capabilities, research, and problem-solving skills, technologically oriented, proficient in working with computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel, and must understand data warehousing fundamentals.
• A self-motivated team player, who can work remotely as part of a wider global team.
• A problem solver who can work independently to tackle technical Market Risk issues.
• Capable of applied creativity and problem-solving
• A strong communicator
• A broad and agile thinker, with outstanding interpersonal skills that builds trust and credibility.

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.

About Shell UK

Shell is an international energy company that aims to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. It is one of the world’s largest independent energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries.

Shell has a global target to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050. This means that Shell aims to be net zero on all emissions generated by its operations and the energy needed to power them. The company is working with customers, business, and governments to address emissions across different sectors.

In March 2022, Shell UK announced an ambition to invest between £20 to £25 billion in the UK energy system over the next decade, more than 75% of which is intended for low and zero-carbon products and services including offshore wind, hydrogen, and electric mobility. These investments, which are subject to board approval, aim to propel the UK closer to net zero whilst intending to stimulate economic growth and jobs.

Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are one of the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy.

An innovative place to work

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Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

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• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

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Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.