General Manager Financial Market Trading

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144270BR

Job Title:

General Manager, Financial Market Trading

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

Make a difference

Shell Energy Australia (SEAu) is the domestic energy trading business of Shell in Australia, responsible for integrated gas and electricity trading activity in Australia. The main purpose of the role is to maximise the business’ profitability through the development, enactment and optimisation of effective hedging and trading strategies across the group. You will maintain key external commercial relationships, with both wholesale market counterparts and large retail customers. If you think you demonstrate these skills, then this opportunity is a chance for you.

What’s the role?

As the General Manager, you are responsible for overall Trading and Hedging activities for Shell Energy Australia this includes the following major responsibilities & accountabilities :


Manage a team of energy traders and analysts that are responsible for transacting commodities and derivatives across a portfolio with a multi-billion annual turnover
Run the development, implementation, and reporting of financial market trading strategies that optimise profit for SEAu’s portfolio (including retail, generation, and proprietary trading)
Manage SEAu’s electricity and emissions hedge and trading positions across the portfolio
Develop and trade financial products that facilitate liquidity in the Australian energy markets
Monitor developed strategies to ensure they are performing in line with financial expectations, adjusting where necessary
Monitor the risk profile of developed strategies to ensure they stay within assigned limits;
Manage all aspects of counterparty relationships including the negotiation of credit terms, ISDA contracts and other commercial arrangements for electricity and emissions related markets
Assist the Retail Sales Team in the management of large retail customers through the implementation of structured products, procurement strategies and the provision of expert wholesale market knowledge
Develop products and services that facilitate the acquisition and retention of wholesale and retail customers
Coordinate and act as local (indirect) manager for global Carbon emissions trading activities in Australia


Auto req ID:

144270BR

Skillpool:

Trading

Country of Work Location:

Australia

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

Your interest in working for Shell Australia is the first step towards a great career that focuses on securing an energy future for generations to come. Shell Australia can offer you a platform from which you can propel your career and work on projects as diverse as the game-changing Prelude FLNG, industry-leading QGC project in Queensland, or our range of upstream exploration and development opportunities. Shell has been in Australia since 1901. Today Shell Australia is focused largely in the upstream sector, especially in the exploration, development, and production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and oil.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re 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 the transparent recruitment processes, 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 in 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.

Disclaimer:

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Shell values diversity and offers: flexible work schedules, work and family programs, health and wellness programs, employee networks and mentoring, plus great training and development

The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Location:

Brisbane - George Street

Requirements:

What we need from you

We’re keen to hear from Trading professionals who have a bachelor’s degree preferably related to Economics, Commerce, Mathematics or Information Technology, or a Diploma of Financial Services. Beyond that, we’d hope to see as many of the following as possible on your CV


Experience in trading the National Electricity Market, South West Interconnected System and Australian emissions trading markets
Detailed understanding of both the financial and physical aspects of the National Electricity Market, South West Interconnected System, and emissions trading markets
Experience in large Australian electricity retail, generation or a vertically integrated energy company
Experience and/or understanding of broader financial markets, other energy markets (such as the Australian gas market) and international carbon markets;
Ability to work across multiple disciplines and mobilise multi-disciplinary teams within the business.
Solid commercial focus and acumen
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across the organisation and with external counterparties as well as a high level of negotiation skills
Ability to direct and manage high performing teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills with steady attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and understanding of risk management principles


City, State (if applicable):

Brisbane

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