Business Analyst - Endur Commercial Ops_

Shell Energy is part of Shell’s Trading & Supply division. Our focus is on natural gas, power, LNG and environmental products markets through major hubs in London, Houston, Dubai, Singapore and Brisbane.
We are at the heart of the energy transition; delivering Shell’s ambition to become a provider of more and cleaner energy solutions for the future in a highly dynamic and challenging environment.
Our people are spread across the globe, bringing energy marketing and trading experience, a wealth of market knowledge and a deep understanding of supply chains that allow us to innovate and develop tailored energy solutions and products, while also helping our customers decarbonize their businesses.
Shell Energy has significant growth ambitions over the coming years. In order to meet our company’s growth and decarbonization targets, we are embarking on a major foundational program of work to modernize our **Energy Trading Risk Management System** (ETRM) platform.
This multi-year program will initially involve the replacement of old, legacy ETRM systems in Europe and North America. Our intent is to implement new cloud hosted (Azure) **Endur** systems, utilizing the latest in stream data technologies and system integration and connectivity methodologies. At the same time, we need to support our growing Asian and Australian gas and power businesses and our world leading LNG trading businesses by sustaining and enhancing our current version 19 Endur system.
We are looking for ETRM specialists seeking a significant challenge and an opportunity to grow their careers as part of a team intent on pushing the boundaries of ETRM systems. That team sits at the core of an industry leading organization at the very heart of the energy transition; helping to ensure a brighter future for everyone.
**Where you fit in:**
You'll have the opportunity to shape a greenfield Endur implementation. This innovative implementation will define and adopt best practice in every aspect of the business process and IT solutions in energy trading.
**The Role:**
As Endur Business Analyst you is aligned to a Gas with a focus on commercial operations. This includes, but is not limited to managing gas transportation, nominations, scheduling, and settlements.
Joining at the start of this ambitious program you would work with the BA lead and business and IT stakeholders to fulfill the BA role over the full project life cycle, from scoping/requirements gathering through working with developers and testers to running user acceptance testing. As an Endur BA you will also configure elements of the solution in the system.
Your role will vary depending on the specific area of expertise, however typically you would perform the following day to day activities:
+ Planning, delivery, and assurance of your workstreams business analysis deliverables
+ Driving and managing scope and design for a workstream, including assessing the risks, feasibility, opportunities, and business impacts of various solution options
+ Point of escalation for issues within your workstream
+ Coaching and mentoring of the wider business analysis team
+ Generating innovative approaches to existing problems or new opportunities
+ Stakeholder management - building relationships with key stakeholders, keeping them informed and managing expectations
+ Supporting other BA’s with less Endur experience
Following the program, this role is targeted to be the lead BA supporting the commercial operations team within Endur for ongoing enhancements and continuous system improvements.
**What we need from you:**
Business Analysis / Project Delivery Experience
+ Track record of end-to-end project lifecycle delivery
+ Strong BA experience including capturing business problems, value drivers and functional/non-functional requirements
+ Experience running workshops and user acceptance testing
+ Demonstratable stakeholder management skills,
+ Experience working in Agile project delivery
Energy Trading/Endur Experience
+ Experience of energy trading markets, with a strong understanding of Gas Operations and transportation in North America (US and Canada)
+ A working knowledge of different trading instruments, including:
+ OTC transactions – Including forwards, swaps, and simple options
+ Exchange traded futures & options lifecycle including cascading
+ Gas market dynamics; pricing, transportation, pipelines etc.
+ Detailed knowledge in the following functional areas:
+ Position management and nominations
+ Scheduling and actualization
+ Imbalance management
+ Gas Storage
+ Pipeline tariff and rate schedules
+ EDI communication
+ Capacity release and pipeline postings
+ Hands on configuration experience of Endur’s G-motion module.
The base salary range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 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 to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. 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 hell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html
**COMPANY DESCRIPTION**
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas, and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.
**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.