Job Description

The Role

Where you fit in? We are seeking a candidate with extensive Base Chemicals technology and optimization experience and a strong understanding of Base Chemicals Manufacturing links to Oil Refining to join our Global Trading Analytics Team, to deliver the best possible demand, supply and pricing outlook for Base Chemicals globally in the liquid trading time horizon. This role is a critical part of a global network of oil market analysts that monitors the markets and generates live insights to support the formation of Shell’s trading biases. The candidate will also lead an IT Product team to digitize Base Chemicals market analysis, as part of a greater effort to leverage Shell’s information flow advantage to drive commercial decision making. What’s the role? The role provides core central competence in support of short-term Base Chemicals market analysis across Shell Oil Trading and Supply. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering regular short term global demand, supply and pricing outlook for Base Chemicals and their associated feedstocks.
• Identifying underlying market drivers for driving price formation for Base Chemicals and their associated feedstocks globally, taking into detailed consideration the links between Oil Refining and Base Chemical Manufacturing.
• Generating deep analytical insights and identifying potential market dislocations arising from large changes in the Base Chemicals markets to aid formation of competitively advantaged trading convictions.
• Leading an IT team to ingest and delivering information digitally to provide a “IT Product” which can be disseminated on demand at high frequency in an efficient and timely manner.
• Engaging professionally and proactively with fellow market analysts, traders, and myriad of stakeholders at the working and leadership levels across the Trading & Supply organization and other functions. This will include defining and delivering analysis requirements, ensuring clear information flow and communication across the regional and global analyst and trader communities, and building formal and informal networks to bring better business outcome.

What we need from you Academic qualification

• BSc degree in Engineering (e.g. Chemical) or Pure Sciences

Work experience

• In-depth technical and/or optimization background for Base Chemicals and associated feedstocks
• Strong understanding of Oil Refining and Base Chemicals Manufacturing interface
• In-depth knowledge of Excel, Power BI and Database
• Working knowledge of Agile Working Methodology and IT technology for data ingestion and consumption
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capability

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. An innovative place to work There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part. An inclusive place to work To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• 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.

A rewarding place to work 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.

Disclaimer

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.