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Where you fit in
You will be part of a new team of quantitative analysts tasked with developing cutting-edge optimization, option analysis and forecasting and analysis solutions. The team is responsible for the analytics solutions for the mid and long term LNG trading team and supporting the wider Shell LNG Marketing and Trading (SLMT) trading desks (Short Term and Freight, where required). The role requires analytical thinking and a commercial mindset to support the transformation of the business as it prepares for significant scale and success.
What’s the role?
As a Quantitative Analyst you will be instrumental in driving the development and continuous improvement of optimization, option pricing and forecasting and analysis models whilst establishing an analytics platform to meet the team’s quantitative needs. Your commercial focus will deliver efficiency gains to the company, while your modelling expertise will deliver robust and models for the mid- and long-term LNG trading team. You enjoy the iterative process of quantitative research and development and walking the non-linear path towards modelling excellency.
The role holder will be accountable for the following:
- Supporting the development of optimization models
- Real option valuation and advising the business on options.
- Analyzing and challenging modelling methodologies and suggesting improvements.
- Conduct model benchmarking and working with IT and the business to implement robust solutions.
- Contributing to analytics dashboards
- Standing as a connection point between business and analytics development
- Supporting ad-hoc analysis
- Conduct exploratory and investigative analysis on new data sources.
- Work closely with IT and other support groups on model implementation, system integration, and data analytics.
What we need from you
We are looking for candidates with high commercial capacity and strong skillset. In addition to domain area expertise, the successful candidate will need to present strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with both business and technical minded colleagues at all levels.
The successful candidate should also possess the following skills and experience:
- Experience in valuing real options and option pricing techniques
- Ability to communicate modelling outcome and choices with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Enjoy the challenge of working in a customer focused, fast paced and rapidly evolving business.
- Working knowledge of trading and life of a deal is preferred.
- Experience with traditional statistical and ML-based methods for time-series modelling
- Advanced coding skills in Python
- Experience with data science toolkits of Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow)
- Experience in utilizing data across multiple sources e.g. databases
- Experience in working with multiple data types, including time series data.
- Data visualization and dashboarding skills e.g. Power BI
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.
Flexible working
We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g., part-time, job share).
About Shell UK
Shell is an international energy company that aims to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. It is one of the world’s largest independent energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries.
Shell has a global target to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050. This means that Shell aims to be net zero on all emissions generated by its operations and the energy needed to power them. The company is working with customers, business, and governments to address emissions across different sectors.
In March 2022, Shell UK announced an ambition to invest between £20 to £25 billion in the UK energy system over the next decade, more than 75% of which is intended for low and zero-carbon products and services including offshore wind, hydrogen, and electric mobility. These investments, which are subject to board approval, aim to propel the UK closer to net zero whilst intending to stimulate economic growth and jobs.
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 one of the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy.
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.
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