Senior Power Analyst

at  Shell

WHERE YOU FIT IN

Shell Energy Europe & Environmental Products is seeking an experimented Senior Power Analyst 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.
You will 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.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We are keen to hear from applicants with significant experience in Power Fundamentals and trading environment.

• With strong knowledge in European Energy Markets and energy economics
• 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.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. 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 the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.

Your main accountabilities are:

• 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

Your main accountabilities are:

• 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.