Market Risk Analyst

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 28, 2025

Business unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role?

As a Market Risk Analyst, you will be responsible of the following duties:

• In this entry level role, you will be trained in commodity markets, data analysis, and risk review
• Act as Market Risk focal point for front-office and senior stakeholders
• Develop strong relationships with Shell Energy Americas commercial counterparts and possess deep end-to-end understanding of trading strategies, associated exposures and future growth aspirations for the trade desk supported
• Understand supply and demand fundamentals, including regional/locational price differences, fundamental drivers of changes in these spreads, historical market direction and trends/underlying fundamental causes
• Ensure adherence to mandated exposure and risk limits and provide guidance on actions to be taken to reduce risk if necessary
• Regularly and independently evaluate known key deal inputs and identify/document shortcomings with internal evaluations
• Provide daily, insightful, commentary of key portfolio activity including market intelligence, exposure changes and new deal activity
• Develop and refine the fair economic valuation approach and provide steer on usage of market risk reserves
• Collaborate with other support functions (e.g. Finance, Technical Accounting) for deal support and general portfolio queries
• Support internal/external audit requirements

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
• 2 or more years working experience working in a trading environment related to power and/or natural gas
• Bachelor’s Degree; preferred focus in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Science, or other relevant field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including an ability to concisely explain complex concepts to non-specialist stakeholders in terms of intent and application
• Learner mindset: innovative and creative, excellent critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

The base salary range for this position is $101,000 – $151,000 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.

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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