Power Analyst

at  Shell Energy

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We are keen to hear from candidates with significant experience in Power Fundamentals and trading environment, with the following technical skills and experience:

• Good knowledge in energy economics
• Strong knowledge of the European Energy Markets
• Very strong numerical and analytical skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent IT skills incl. ability to model in main languages as Python and in the MS Windows environment (particularly Excel), Experience interfacing with databases (SQL)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or any related degrees required.
• Demonstrated understanding of power fundamentals.

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.

Shell Energy Europe & Environmental Products is seeking an experimented Power Market Fundamental Analysis for Europe. This position is supporting traders with analysis developed from a deep understanding of the key short-term and mid-term drivers such as generation (wind, solar, gas fired, coal fired, etc.), transmission, regulatory, and demand.
This position must build credibility with internal customers so that such foresight can be translated into commercial gain primarily in the trading business function. The emphasis is on developing both qualitatively and quantitatively advantaged capabilities, supported as appropriate by models, tools and techniques that yield high quality insight. Collaborating with peers in the Power Fundamentals team to build scalability in this respect is essential.

You will:

• Deliver market view to support trading decisions.
• Research and understand the fundamentals drivers related to supply/demand/transmission in the context of modelling focused on developing forward pricing views.
• Monitor market developments in market design/regulatory issues that could impact prices.
• Work closely with short-term and medium-term natural gas and emission analysts in market view development.
• Improve or follow project improving models used by the team.
• Propose trading strategy evaluating expected profit, risks, timing.
• Share best practice, knowledge within the team and outside.