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Where you fit in
The Shell Trading & Supply (T&S) Products organization is at the heart of Shell’s Downstream business. T&S Products exists as the integrator with the rest of Shell PLC to enable stronger End to End (E2E) value delivery. Low Carbon Fuels (LCF) is a fast-growing business within our T&S Products organisation, established to enable the delivery of Shell’s low carbon fuels strategy.
As a LCF Regulatory Intelligence Adviser you will have the opportunity to support understanding and execution of global regulatory (intelligence) and compliance efforts for all T&S LCF European business but will be at the forefront of seeking out opportunities & operationalizing and delivering Shell’s low carbon fuel offerings. This currently includes biofuels and bio feedstocks, as well as transport credit generation from newer fuels like green electricity and green hydrogen.
T&S LCF spans the wider Shell PLC thereby exposing the successful candidate to diverse stakeholders both internally and externally, providing an excellent platform to enter or accelerate a career at the heart of the energy transition. Internally you will be working closely across Shell PLC businesses focusing on decarbonizing many hard to abate areas including but not limited to aviation, maritime, chemicals, as well as the Hydrogen and Mobility (EV), Feedstock and M&A businesses. Externally, where appropriate you will be representing Shell in discussions with multistakeholder forums including but not limited to industry associations, regulators, and ministries, whereby the latter is in close cooperation with government relations.
What’s the role?
As the business grows and the regulatory landscape becomes more complex you will be expected to support and drive the required changes, ensuring Shell PLC can meet its energy transition aspirations as well as transportation fuel renewables and GHG reduction obligations. The role will primarily focus on Europe, monitoring both EU level and national political and legislative landscape for opportunities and threats to our business and to then respond in a way that maximises value for T&S LCF, usually through supporting the T&S LCF teams with business strategy development, as well as providing trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME) input to Shell’s policy and advocacy development for low carbon fuels.
Accountability
- Support the Global LCF team by reviewing, summarizing, and explaining existing and emerging regulations impacting feedstocks & finished bio-/renewable low carbon fuel in the transportation fuels businesses in the short, medium, and long-term. The transportation fuels businesses cover road, aviation, and maritime sectors.
- Develop insights and identify (commercial) opportunities to develop concrete plans to pursue these opportunities including, preparing material to engage traders, commercial leaders, and other senior stakeholders.
- Represent Shell externally regarding low carbon fuels regulations including development of new/updated legislative instruments and clarifying existing regulations with regulatory bodies, industry bodies, and certification bodies and schemes, as well as address any requests from Regulators.
- In close collaboration with National Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy as well as the relevant Shell PLC businesses in Europe. Support the identification of and alignment across Shell PLC of overall LCF Regulatory Strategy and Market design.
- Support businesses in the implementation of regulatory requirements resulting from either new regulations or changes to existing regulations that would impact T&S LCF and associated businesses.
What we need from you
- Razor sharp attention to detail; Passion to analyze and understand laws; regulations; energy & climate plans, and to communicate the legal framework to the business.
- Passion for Low Carbon Fuels, renewables space (within a fast-moving real time commercial environment), and the energy transition
- Demonstrate the ability to formulate opinions and to challenge the status quo.
- Expertise in and ability to interpret regulations impacting low carbon fuels such as the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), FuelEU Maritime, ReFuel Aviation, ETS, CORSIA, IMO as well as any other Regulation with an indirect nexus.
- Expertise of carbon reporting and accounting systems is desirable, both mandatory (e.g.: ETS and RED) and voluntary (e.g.: GHG protocol and Science Based Targets Initiative) and how these fits in with the renewable transport regulatory frameworks.
- Synthesize complex regulatory requirements (current regulations and upcoming change) into easy to digest training packs to ensure T&S LCF remains in compliance with the European regulations.
- Extensive experience in Chain of Custody and Traceability in the context of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), specifically in Mass Balance and traceability databases such as Nabisy, elNa, ROS, Union Database.
- In-depth knowledge in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and/or voluntary sustainability certifications such as ISCC PLUS would be beneficial.
- Deep understanding into voluntary compliance markets across transport sectors are a benefit.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time & to respond confidently despite working in a high -pressure environment that is synonymous with a commoditized market.
- Synthesize large amounts of information into manageable summaries/ highlights that could eventually drive effective advocacy as well as drive business opportunities & implementation through others.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills - ability to nurture and leverage relationships is the key to success in this role which requires the management of multiple internal cross function and business relationships as well as a strong external focus.
- Highly motivated with self-starter, learner mindset mentality, strong team player
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent/native German speaker
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.
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