Deal Structurer - Gas

Where you fit in

Shell Energy Europe and Environmental Products (SE-EE) is part of Shell Trading and trades in natural gas and power in Europe and environmental products with a global scope.

The Deal Structuring team within SE-EE is a front-office function accountable for the valuation, structuring and risk assessment of new complex transactions.

The main activity of the Deal Structuring team is close collaboration with Originators and Trading desks to develop deal opportunities that add value, and to support the growth of the portfolio within the Energy product space in Power & Gas in Europe and for Environmental Products across the globe.

To support the growing activities of the business, the Deal Structuring team needs to expand and we are therefore looking for a senior individual who combines the quantitative and analytical skill set of a Deal Structurer with a commercial mindset and the ability to manage a complex stakeholder environment. The candidate is expected to have the necessary experience and self-dependence to quickly build a strong relationship with the business. All business lines work in fast changing and often illiquid markets and continuously need to adapt. The role therefore requires an agile, creative mind and strong work ethic to keep pace with the market developments.

What’s the role?

The main responsibility of the role is to work very closely with the Gas business and contribute to the growth of the Gas portfolio in Europe, while being accountable for the valuation, risk assessment and structuring of complex transactions.

The role involves the following:

• Work closely with originators and traders to create innovative structured products in response to demand and changing market conditions.
• Develop and own valuation methods and models for pricing and risk assessment of complex structured contracts. Identify value drivers and risks inherent in the transactions and suggest solutions to maximize value extraction while mitigating risk.
• Work closely with the Deal Structuring and Quant colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing and the development of a best-in-class analytics and decision-making platform.
• Represent the Deal Structuring team and build strong relationships with the business stakeholders and internal functional departments (Risk, Finance, Credit)
• Provide an independent commercial view on structured transactions, with constructive challenge of the deal owner and suggest alternative solutions or improvements when required.
• Be an active member of the deal team throughout the transaction life cycle including working closely with all relevant internal stakeholders during the approval process and presentation of the business case to senior management.

This role is a challenging position with excellent development opportunities across T&S and the wider Shell group. We require a creative individual with excellent analytical/numerical and interpersonal skills. Working under tight deadlines and conflicting pressures, the candidate will prove able to continue delivering to an excellent standard, with clear focus on the bottom line and priorities in hand. The successful candidate will show the will and the ability to contribute to this objective and to constantly improve personal and team performance.

We are interested in attracting people to our business who share our core working values of honesty, integrity and respect for others. We also want those who can build on our business vision, are prepared to accept accountability and can achieve great results through teamwork and generating creative solutions to problems.

What we need from you

We hope to see the following in your CV:

• Postgraduate or professional qualification in numerical subject (MSc, PhD or similar).
• Excellent analytical / financial skills, business acumen, and demonstrated achievement.
• Good working knowledge in quantitative finance including derivatives, option theory and exotic products.
• Previous commodity experience as a structurer, quant or risk manager in a trading environment, with a strong valuation expertise.
• Programming skills (Python) with experience in data analytics, prototyping and automation.
• Good interpersonal skills, both with team colleagues and stakeholders, with a proven track record as a senior team member.
• Excellent communication, relationship building and presentation skills.

Beneficial skills/knowledge:

• Previous exposure to European gas markets and gas transactions (e.g. storage, swing, transport)
• Innovative mindset and willingness to explore new ways to build a best-in-class analytics platform for the business (e.g. machine learning, reinforcement learning, automation)
• Strong grasp of the risks and capital requirements of physical and financial energy transactions  

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 don’t 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.

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.