Energy Trading Compliance Advisor

Shell; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan and pension

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Shell Energy Americas, based in San Diego, seeks an Energy Trading Compliance Advisor to support gas, power, and environmental products origination and trading. The role interfaces with traders, originators, and regional leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and policy adherence.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in a commodity trading regulatory environment and familiarity with US CFTC/FERC rules. The position offers a substantive salary, strong benefits, and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in a commodity trading regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of US CFTC, FERC energy regulations preferred.
• Must be comfortable speaking up and providing an independent view.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on compliance with external regulations and Shell Standards.
• Mitigate regulatory and compliance risks such as market manipulation, antitrust, bribery & corruption, and money laundering.
• Develop and support the Compliance Training agenda.
• Serve as Compliance representative in the San Diego office and coordinate with Finance, Risk, Tax on New Business Activities.
• Collaborate with the broader global Compliance organization.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Commodity trading

Energy sector knowledge

Risk assessment

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

## Energy Trading Compliance AdvisorApply: California - San Diego - Trading Office: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R206930California, United States of America**Job Family Group:**Compliance**Worker Type:**Regular**Posting Start Date:**September 24, 2026**Business Unit:**Trading and Supply**Experience Level:**Experienced Professionals**Job Description:****What’s the role**Shell is seeking an Energy Trading Compliance Advisor (also known internally as Compliance Advisor) to join its team in San Diego, California. This role will report to the Head of Compliance Advisory, Shell Energy Americas.This role will provide support for Shell Energy’s gas, power, and environmental products origination and trading businesses, as well as Shell Renewables and the B2B energy businesses, with a focus on the markets in the U.S west region and Canada.This role will serve as the primary interface with commercial staff, including front-line traders and originators, operational staff, functional teams, and regional leadership, on regulatory compliance and policy-related matters, questions, and concerns. The ability to apply regulatory requirements and policy standards to a wide range of real-world scenarios is essential.Accountabilities:* Provide advice related to compliance with external regulations / internal requirements, or conformance with Group Standards, Manuals and Shell Trading Policies* Provide advice and guidance related to the understanding and mitigation of regulatory and compliance risks such as market manipulation, anti-trust, bribery & corruption, and money laundering* Provide input, expertise, and support in the development and execution of the Compliance Training agenda* Serve as the Compliance representative in the San Diego office and be a collaborative member of functional coordination meetings with Finance, Risk, Tax, and others, in regard to New Business Activities* Be a collaborative member of the wider global Compliance organization* Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the various lines of business in Shell Trading & Supply and apply internal and external standards to commercial activity to ensure appropriate Compliance risk mitigations* Be an independent voice and provide challenge to contribute to the continuation of a culture of compliance within Trading & Supply, specifically in a non-hub location**What you bring*** Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience* At least 8 years of experience working within a commodity trading regulatory environment, preferably with knowledge of or exposure to the energy sector* Relevant knowledge of the U.S. commodities regulatory markets and applicable CFTC, FERC and other energy regulations in the energy sector is preferred* Must be comfortable speaking up, escalating concerns and can provide an independent view and voice**What we offer**The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $173,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.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 organization 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 programs