Senior Commercial Analyst

Shell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst to maximize value for their vessel fleet. This role involves analyzing data and providing analytical support to improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions costs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong maritime background, digital expertise with tools like Alteryx and Python, and the ability to influence stakeholders. The position offers flexible working arrangements with a minimum of three days in the office.

Qualifications

• A strong maritime background is a significant differentiator.
• Understanding the LNG supply chain and its complex interdependencies is critical.
• Candidates combining maritime knowledge with analytical skills will stand out.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support to Freight Operations and Trading teams.
• Deliver efficiency advice and training to stakeholders and ship owners.
• Automate and process shipping data to identify value opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial operations for voyages.

Skills

LNG Supply Chain Knowledge

Operational Experience

Optimisation Mind-set

Digital & Analytical Expertise

Stakeholder Influence

Soft Skills

Personal Attributes

Tools

Alteryx

Python

Power BI

Spotfire

SQL

API

Job description

What’s the role

Shipping & Maritime is Shell’s centre of expertise for all maritime matters, supporting customer-facing businesses through HSSE, operational excellence, commercial delivery, ship management, risk management, emergency response, local maritime knowledge and technology innovation.

The Senior Commercial Analyst plays a key role in maximizing value for Trading & Supply’s vessel fleet. The permanent role bridges Shipping & Maritime technical expertise and Trading & Supply, analysing data from time‑chartered ships to drive operational and technical improvements, monitor KPIs, foster energy efficiency and assess the commercial impact of emissions costs. Strong digital skills are essential for handling large, complex datasets.

Position is based in London, with potential international travel, and reports to the Commercial & New Business Development Manager for Trading & Supply.

Responsibilities

• Provide first‑line support to Freight Operations, Trading and Optimization teams on vessel fuel, heel and cargo management; implement performance strategies for cost and environmental savings.
• Deliver best‑practice efficiency advice and training to internal stakeholders and ship owners.
• Support strategies to improve operational and technical efficiency across the fleet and replicate best practices.
• Automate and process shipping data to identify value opportunities.
• Provide analytical support from fleet‑wide performance trends to voyage‑specific equipment analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial operations for voyages and ports.
• Prepare operational efficiency reports and assist in benchmarking owned, managed and chartered vessels.
• Contribute to Shell’s data analytics strategy and tools development.
• Assess GHG regulatory impacts and support emissions monitoring and reporting projects.
• Provide maritime expertise for Business Performance Reviews, including benchmarking and OPEX analysis.
• Support Shipping & Maritime’s Ultimate Potential Value programme.

Qualifications

A strong maritime background is a significant differentiator. Understanding the LNG supply chain and its complex interdependencies is critical for optimisation and cost savings. Candidates combining this knowledge with advanced analytical and digital skills will stand out.

• LNG Supply Chain Knowledge: Familiarity with LNG trading, shipping operations and how scheduling, cargo management and vessel performance impact commercial outcomes.
• Operational Experience: Sailing experience on LNG carriers, particularly in roles with direct responsibility for cargo management and operations.
• Optimisation Mind‑set: Ability to translate operational realities into data‑driven strategies for improving efficiency, reducing emissions and enhancing commercial value.
• Digital & Analytical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Alteryx, Python, Power BI, Spotfire; SQL and API experience desirable. Excel alone is insufficient.
• Stakeholder Influence: Ability to build trust and credibility with internal teams and external partners, including ship owners and vessel crews.
• Soft Skills: High cross‑cultural awareness, tact, diplomacy, strong communication skills and a passion for operational efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Personal Attributes: Professionalism, teamwork, independence, curiosity, resilience in a fast‑paced trading environment and strong organisational and time‑management skills.

Key Information

Flexible working is supported with a blend of office‑based and remote arrangements; a minimum of three days in office is required.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences.

Contact for any queries related to the posting: Anuj Talwar.

Shell reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting at any time.

Application Process

After submitting your application you will receive an email from Shell with a link to an online assessment (HireVue), which is a mandatory part of the process. Please check your spam/junk mailbox if the email does not appear in your inbox.

Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.