Corporate Finance Analyst

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, United Kingdom

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 19, 2021

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

If you are a corporate finance professional with proven experience and are passionate about making a difference and leading change, we offer you the opportunity to work at the heart of the Corporate Finance business in one of the world’s largest corporations.

Shell’s Corporate Finance department is recruiting at the crucial time for Shell and its fast evolving strategic direction. It is tasked with leading through Energy Transition and emergence of new and evolving business models in New Energies.

Where you fit in

As Corporate Finance Analyst, you’ll be part of the Shell Corporate Finance Team, based in London, focussing on the strategic aspects of Group Financing and Treasury.

The Shell Corporate Finance Team tackles complex problems in original ways. We have ownership and accountability for the Group corporate structure, the corporate finance strategy and policy agenda, and management of external banking and investment banking relationships. The team leads the interface with the external debt capital markets and provides crucial input into Group valuation questions. We also participate in designing the Group’s equity story for shareholders.

What’s the role?

Within Corporate Finance, you are expected to share your expertise and experience in all areas of corporate finance for a range of international challenges. Working both independently, yet as an integral part of a team, you’ll develop collaborative relationships with a range of senior stakeholders, including those close to and at Executive Committee level. You will have the opportunity to manage or participate in cross-function/cross-business projects with both Shell and external participants, working with, for example, the planning, legal and tax teams.

Your Further Responsibilities Includes:


Providing input into strategic corporate finance considerations as a part of a team in specific projects looking at application of valuation, capital structure, capital allocation framework, cost of capital and lease considerations.
Providing input and co-ordinating regular equity market analysis for the EC and senior executives outlining market performance of the Group relative to its peers (e.g. quarterly reporting cycles, material events), working closely with investment banks and brokers.
Involvement in Group level projects, such as Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions, where there could be material impact to group financial strategy and equity market story.
Analytical support for decision-making concerning the financial strategy, evaluation and development of Shell’s equity story.
Providing analytical support using external data sources (Bloomberg, CapIQ, Refinitiv).
Regular interactions with investment banks and other professional advisers.
Supporting presentations made to senior management teams and/or the Board on corporate finance matters.


We value career growth in Shell. You'll have limitless opportunities to explore both in terms of function and geography. Whether that means building up new areas of expertise within Finance, including for example within M&A or structured finance, or taking your career in a different direction in the wider Shell Group, for example into business finance e.g. in our New Energies business or trading.

What we need from you?

We are keen to hear from corporate finance professional who can engage with concepts and stakeholders, weigh the options and apply their judgement to make sound decisions. Beyond That, We’d Hope to see as many of the following as possible on your CV:


A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. While professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA/CIMA/CGMA) are not required for this role, it will certainly be an advantage to your application.
Proven experience in a financial institution. Experience in either M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets is highly desirable for this role but not required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong expertise in the MS Excel application and financial modelling.
Keen interest in finance, corporate finance concepts and the application of finance to improve business results
Proven experience in financial reporting and financial forecasting is highly desirable although not essential.
A proactive self-starter attitude. Ability to form networks in a complex organization and step up to manage stakeholders at senior level of the company whilst also able to get into details and conduct hands-on analytical work.
Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the Group, building trust and credibility.


We are keen to hear from individuals who can bring a positive, proactive approach to managing and solving problems. A natural collaborator and confident communicator, someone who can enjoy cultivating fruitful working relationships and influence others to make change happen.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then we have grown into a leading innovative oil and gas 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. 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 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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DISCLAIMER:

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.

According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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