Develop and maintain key customer and business relationships that are complimentary to those held by the EED Trading desks
Create innovative solutions to meet customer requirements while taking due account of all risks including credit, price risk, HSSE and Group reputation
Negotiation of substantive and complex commercial agreements to maximise trading value and provide customer solutions around financing, hedging and M&A
Project manage new development opportunities and lead project teams driving for efficient and successful delivery. Partner with and support the trading desks in the implementation of completed projects
Support the Crude Trading desks’ activities (on a long-term through to a day-to-day basis) in countries within the region where there are clear overall advantages in the Business Development Manager providing this service and playing this role
Support the wider BD team, sharing experiences and learnings around key projects and providing strategic input into the desks and wider T&S and Shell organisations
Work with appropriate functions to obtain necessary corporate approvals including New Business Proposals, PCNs and Group Investment Proposals, keeping all stakeholders (including senior leaders) informed. Ensure that projects/deals are properly implemented
Work with other Shell Businesses (Upstream, SGSI & Downstream, Group Carbon) to ensure that Trading value is identified & realised to enhance the overall Shell value within Portfolio, NBD and A&D activities
Note: This role covers the Middle East region and requires close engagement with customers across the market. While being based in London, the position involves regular travel to the Middle East to develop and strengthen business opportunities, maintain customer proximity, and build strategic relationships across the region.
We would also consider candidates currently based in the Middle East who are willing to relocate to London and can demonstrate both regional market knowledge and the ability to build effective relationships with the London-based trading teams and support functions.
What you bring
Arabic speaker is required
Relevant Business Development experience (within or outside of Trading) and evidence of wide delivery and implementation of successful origination projects
Experience of or within a trading, environment and knowledge of the relevant markets and logistics are helpful
Experience of originating and structuring financing transactions (including M&A) is desirable
A proven willingness to learn quickly, demonstrate curiosity and develop an understanding of Trading
Highly numerate and able to grasp new concepts quickly
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and influencing abilities. Able to interact with all organisational levels
Ability to build support and consensus across organizational interfaces. Complimented by a strong Shell network
Experienced negotiator, able to handle multiple party negotiations, with evidence of commercial acumen and delivery, especially in negotiating trading contracts, financing agreements and/or equity/M&A deals
Resilience in dealing with setbacks
Ability to work with a large range of conflicting priorities– at any one time there may be up to a dozen projects at different stages of maturity to cope with
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.
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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.
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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.
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