Senior Gas Analyst – Shell Greater London, United Kingdom

The Senior Gas Analyst connects data, analysis and market information to create and distribute a consistent, comprehensive, and trusted view of the medium‑and long‑term gas market. This analysis must demonstrate a deep understanding of the key drivers such as energy transition, technology, regulation, and supply and demand. The principal customer is the gas business in London, and the role involves working closely with the traders, analysis, regulatory and management.

The role also works with the Global gas and LNG businesses. This position builds credibility with internal customers so that the value of the analysis can be translated into commercial gain. The role primarily contributes to the company’s view on the direction of the market over the next years, supporting the identification of the best ways for the company to position itself.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build, operate and maintain a short, medium and long‑term fundamental supply/demand model for the European gas market
• Take into account supply/demand trends, new‑build economics and gas contracts to produce forecasts
• Work with the Market Analysis team to coordinate methodology, utilising existing infrastructure
• Distribute this analysis and views in a timely, structured and proactive manner
• Perform market analysis on a reactive basis in response to requests from the trading desks regarding market implications
• Own and drive the development of this Short, Medium and Long‑Term gas market analysis work, ensuring analysis is focused on delivering practical business benefits
• Integrate analysis into the company’s decision‑making process
• Collaboratively and proactively work with other parts of the global businesses and external contacts to broaden knowledge and enhance analysis
• Utilise technology to increase the efficiency and automation of gas market analysis, including capturing and interpreting data and producing reports/tools for the business

What You Bring

• Graduate with a Bachelor, Masters or PhD degree in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, economics, quantitative or related field from a leading university
• Good knowledge of energy economics
• Experience of Short, Medium and Long‑Term analysis
• Strong knowledge of the European Energy Markets
• Very strong numerical and analytical skills

Other Requirements

• Strategic thinking, practical problem solving
• A positive attitude, highly self‑motivation and ability to manage stress
• Flexibility, innovation, decisiveness, planning and control
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, standard software and software dedicated to trading activities
• Programming skills (e.g. SQL, Python, etc.) and experience with visualization tools (PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau) are preferable

What We Offer

• Progress as a person while working on the energy transition together
• Continuously grow transferable skills to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Competitive starting salary and annual performance‑related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non‑birthing parents
• Join an organisation working to be one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world; we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and life experiences to apply
• Progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes

Shell UK remains one of the North Sea’s biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK’s total oil and gas needs. As the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net‑zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role by investing in the UK energy system and helping customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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