Shift Trader

Shell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London is seeking a Shift Trader to manage UK power activities. This role requires trading experience, strong quantitative skills, and knowledge of energy markets. You will drive trading efficiency, ensure compliance, and work flexibly as part of a dedicated 24/7 team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a proven track record in trading.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave

Access to training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience trading UK power on EPEX and managing assets in the UK Balancing Mechanism.
• In-depth knowledge of GB and European energy markets.
• Excellent decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the trading capability, maximizing P&L through informed risk-taking.
• Lead development of trading tools and analytics.
• Actively trade in short-term and balancing markets.

Skills

Trading on exchanges

Strong quantitative skills

Knowledge of energy markets

Risk management

Communication skills

Flexibility for shift work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Economics, Engineering

Tools

Analytical platforms

Job description

United Kingdom

What’s the role

Shell Trading integrates a worldwide trading network with an unsurpassed global portfolio in crude oil, refined products, natural gas, electrical power, and chemicals and has larger locations in London, Houston, Calgary, Singapore, Dubai, Rotterdam, and Barbados. Shell Trading is one of the world largest energy traders and is a key segment of the Royal Dutch/Shell portfolio.

What you’ll be doing

The UK Power Shift Trading team forms part of the European Power trading organisation. The Shift Trader is part of a 24‑hour shift team which is responsible for the commercial and operational management of SE-EA’s (Shell Energy Europe & Africa) power activities in the UK. The role involves working outside of normal office hours including weekends, bank holidays and overnight.

The SE‑EA power portfolio is an industry leading mix of thermal generation assets, flexible renewable generation (primarily wind and solar) and algorithmically controlled battery storage assets. The UK Power Shift Trading Team was the first team to ever control aggregated generation units in the GB’s balancing market and the first team to ever control storage assets via the use of algorithms. The team continues to be the market leader in terms of short‑term optimisation of physical assets.

Accountabilities

• Drive the trading capability of the desk, identifying and executing opportunities to maximize P&L through informed risk‑taking around the asset portfolio and outright in the market
• Lead the development of tools and analytics to enhance trading efficiency and decision‑making, including around the renewable portfolio, while contributing to the upskilling of the team to ensure best practices are embedded across the desk
• Actively trade interconnector capacities in the short‑term markets, intra‑day, and balancing markets
• Utilize automated trading systems where feasible to respond to market changes instantly
• Coordinate with other desks, functions and system operators to align strategies and manage the portfolio’s exposure, particularly from renewables assets
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and contractual customer obligations, including REMIT, the Grid Code and Shell policies

What you bring

• Experience trading on exchanges, including qualification to trade UK power on EPEX and managing assets in the UK Balancing Mechanism
• Strong quantitative skills, with proficiency in sophisticated trading and analytical platforms
• In‑depth knowledge of the GB and European energy markets, understanding key market drivers (e.g. weather, generation stacks, etc.) and trading regulations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent decision‑making abilities, capable of performing under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Track record of managing risk and delivering profit
• A self‑starter, with the ability and confidence to take ownership of issues, managing to resolution
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be flexible, working as part of a 24/7 shift team in London

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

• 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 performer‑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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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