Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Gas

at  Shell

Bring us your experience and desire to learn about gas markets and the regulatory framework for certificates for biomethane and we will give you the opportunity to join Shell Energy Europe and Africa (SEA), a fast-paced organisation focused on achieving Shell’s strategy to thrive in the Energy Transition. This is a perfect opportunity for those that thrive in a fast-paced environment and wish to develop within an inclusive multinational company.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We want to talk to individuals who have some knowledge of the regulatory framework for gas or biomethane and/or certificates for renewable sources (i.e. Guarantees of Origin, transport sustainability certificates) in NL. Dutch and English language skills are required for the role.
This position requires high commercial acumen and creativity allowing you to respond adequately (and in many cases under time pressure and in public fora) to challenges in negotiations with highly experienced and commercially astute regulatory professionals.

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

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written and spoken English essential with proficiency in the German language is a strong advantage.
• University educated, ideally with a post-graduate qualification having a strong analytical component with evidence of strong academic performance
• Project management/coordination skills
• Influencing skills; ability to inform & influence multiple stakeholders (internal & external)
• Experience reviewing/interpreting regulations, ability to synthesize relevant information from review of lengthy/complex regulations and draw commercial implications.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate opinions and advise on commercial impact to existing and/or regulatory feasibility of new commercial activities given evolving legislative landscape.
• Self-starter, able to initiate new opportunities from a broadly defined set of objectives, meet/exceed performance targets and motivate others to do likewise

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.

As a Regulatory Affairs Advisor based in London, you will be working with our gas and biomethane traders and originators and be accountable for the researching and synthesising regulations to draw out key learnings to support country specific business strategies and commercial opportunities with respect to gas and biomethane in Netherlands. Further, you will be responsible for influencing the further development of the regulatory framework for gas and biomethane in Netherlands to enable the gas energy transition in Netherlands and to protect protect/advance SEA’s interests.

Other accountabilities of the role include:

• Focal point subject matter expertise for traders and originators on NL gas and biomethane regulation to anticipate, develop insight and influence regulatory developments
• Establish & maintaining relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Trading & Supply Products team, Products Compliance team, Renewable Energy Solutions, Government Relations and Legal.
• Establishing strong working relationship with national authorities and agencies responsible for the regulatory framework of gas and for biomethane certificates.

This role will require occasional/regular travel to Netherlands and other locations as required.