Senior Commercial Analyst

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

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Senior Commercial Analyst in London to support Freight Trading and optimize the LNG supply chain. This role involves analyzing maritime operations, driving efficiency, and providing insights for fuel management. Candidates should have a strong maritime background, experience in LNG operations, and advanced digital skills. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and flexible work arrangements in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong maritime background with LNG supply chain understanding.
• Experience on LNG carriers with direct responsibility for operations.
• Advanced analytical skills necessary for efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Support Freight Operations and Trading teams on vessel management.
• Deliver efficiency advice and training to stakeholders.
• Automate and analyze shipping data to drive improvements.
• Contribute to commercial operations and reporting projects.

Skills

LNG Supply Chain Knowledge

Operational Experience

Optimization Mindset

Digital & Analytical Expertise

Stakeholder Influence

Soft Skills

Tools

Alteryx

Python

Power BI

Spotfire

SQL

API

Job description

United Kingdom

Job Family Group : Maritime

Worker Type : Regular

Posting Start Date : December 5, 2025

Business Unit : Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level : Experienced Professionals

Job Description : What's the role

Shipping & Maritime is Shell's center 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.

In a tightening emissions regulatory environment, the Senior Commercial Analyst plays a key role in maximizing value for Trading & Supply's vessel fleet. This permanent role bridges Shipping & Maritime technical expertise and Trading & Supply, analyzing 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.

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

What you'll be doing

This role supports short- and long-term Freight Trading and global Operations in optimizing value across the supply chain, with a focus on shipping. It drives the shift from point solutions to integrated, digital optimization and challenges the status quo where possible.

• 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 T&S 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 / reporting projects.
• Provide maritime expertise for Business Performance Reviews, including benchmarking and OPEX analysis.
• Support Shipping & Maritime's Ultimate Potential Value program.

What you bring

A strong maritime background is a significant differentiator for this role. Understanding the LNG supply chain and its complex interdependencies is critical, as these create opportunities for optimization and cost savings. Candidates who combine this knowledge with advanced analytical and digital skills will stand out in the selection process.

• 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-will be a major advantage. This hands‑on expertise enables practical insights into vessel performance, fuel efficiency, and compliance challenges.
• Optimization Mindset : Ability to translate operational realities into data‑driven strategies for improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing commercial value.

We'd also like to see the following :

• Digital & Analytical Expertise : Advanced proficiency in Alteryx, Python, Power BI, and Spotfire; SQL and API experience desirable. Excel alone is insufficient due to the scale and complexity of data.
• 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, and strong communication skills.
• Mindset : Passion for operational efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement; adaptability to evolving digital tools and collaboration with IT teams.
• Personal Attributes : Professionalism, teamwork, independence, curiosity, and resilience in a fast‑paced trading environment.
• Other : Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to deliver analysis under tight deadlines and anticipate data‑driven opportunities.

We support flexible working and encourage co‑creation and active interaction among colleagues.

After you submit your application, you will receive an email from Shell providing a link to an online assessment (HireVue) that is a mandatory part of the process and has a validity period - please check your spam / junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need 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.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance‑related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non‑birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become 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.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn't feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we'd still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains one of the North Sea's biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK's total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell‑branded service stations.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net‑zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

Notes on Work Location :

• We support flexible working and believe in co‑creation and active interaction amongst co‑workers. A blend of office based and work from home arrangement is supported in line with T&S Compliance Manual requirements of minimum three days in office.

For any queries related to the posting please contact Anuj Talwar

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.

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