Senior Natural Gas Fundamentals Analyst

Overview

What’s the role? Shell Energy North America is seeking a Senior Natural Gas Fundamentals Analyst to join our long term North America fundamental analysis team embedded in the Trading division. This role develops medium (2 to 5 year) and long term (5 to 20+ years) natural gas analytics using the GPCM tool. The successful candidate will work closely with all other analysts within the team.

The role brings together internally derived supply and demand views and models those forecasts within GPCM to derive long term price forecasts by region. The long term natural gas demand analyst will generate long term demand views (Industrial and LNG Exports) and extract the components that drive natural gas demand and influence natural gas prices. This position primarily supports our E&P side of the business with analysis developed from a deep understanding of key drivers such as macroeconomics, GDP forecasts by industry, GTL, LNG Exports, etc.

It builds credibility with internal customers so that foresight can be translated into commercial gain primarily in the E&P side of the business function but also in Trading. The emphasis is on developing qualitatively and quantitatively advantaged capabilities, supported by models, tools and techniques that yield high quality insight. Collaborating with peers in the Fundamentals team to build scalability is essential.

• Develop own demand view (excluding power generation) of regional gas market fundamentals – be able to logically, clearly and, as necessary, provocatively articulate this view to the customer base. Identify and evaluate the implications of major trends and developments in the regional gas markets.
• Develop long dated LNG export view – understand global indicators that influence the domestic market.
• Develop tools and models to enhance the quality and accuracy of forecasts, with emphasis on building price and regional demand forecasts.
• Consolidate regional supply/demand views into GPCM and generate price forecasts by region.
• Expand contacts, both internally and externally, to improve the quality and timeliness of intelligence.
• Maintain positive relationships with external consultants and leverage information and analysis they provide to maximize productivity in supporting Shell Energy North America.
• Capture synergies between the near- and long-term Fundamentals teams.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Build strong networks across the Shell network.

• The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
• BA in Engineering/Mathematics/Economics/Econometrics/Business/Finance, MBA or PhD preferred
• 3 or more years of GPCM experience
• 3 or more years of North America Natural Gas Fundamentals experience
• Must be able to develop fundamental views based on quantitative analysis that will be translated into profitable trades
• Demonstrated understanding of gas supply and demand fundamentals
• Comfort level with technology-based research given the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relations at multiple levels and across teams
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Ability to filter multiple perspectives for commercially actionable intelligence
• Proficiency with typical Microsoft Office applications

The base salary range for this position is $149,000 - $223,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for…