Shell · 22 hours ago
Market Risk Analyst
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
2+ years expShell is a leading company in energy, petrochemicals, and refined products, providing essential energy solutions in the US for over 100 years. As a Market Risk Analyst, you will be trained in commodity markets and responsible for developing relationships with commercial counterparts while ensuring adherence to risk limits and providing insightful commentary on portfolio activities.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
In this entry level role, you will be trained in commodity markets, data analysis, and risk review
Act as Market Risk focal point for front-office and senior stakeholders
Develop strong relationships with Shell Energy Americas commercial counterparts and possess deep end-to-end understanding of trading strategies, associated exposures and future growth aspirations for the trade desk supported
Understand supply and demand fundamentals, including regional/locational price differences, fundamental drivers of changes in these spreads, historical market direction and trends/underlying fundamental causes
Ensure adherence to mandated exposure and risk limits and provide guidance on actions to be taken to reduce risk if necessary
Regularly and independently evaluate known key deal inputs and identify/document shortcomings with internal evaluations
Provide daily, insightful, commentary of key portfolio activity including market intelligence, exposure changes and new deal activity
Develop and refine the fair economic valuation approach and provide steer on usage of market risk reserves
Collaborate with other support functions (e.g. Finance, Technical Accounting) for deal support and general portfolio queries
Support internal/external audit requirements
Qualification
Required
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
2 or more years working experience working in a trading environment related to power and/or natural gas
Bachelor's Degree; preferred focus in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Science, or other relevant field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including an ability to concisely explain complex concepts to non-specialist stakeholders in terms of intent and application
Learner mindset: innovative and creative, excellent critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
Company pension plan
401(k) plan
Up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time
Up to 11 paid holidays
Parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents
Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay
Long-Term Disability insurance
Financial reimbursement for adoption
Wellness, education, and personal learning expenses
Discretionary long-term incentives
Company
Shell
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyThird Point
2024-11-11Grant· $0.4M
2021-10-27Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2005-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
David Bunch
Group Executive Vice President Shell Mobility & Convenience
Dean Aragón
CEO & Vice-Chairman - Shell Brands International AG
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