Environmental Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Description Bring us your experience and desire to learn about the regulatory framework for carbon compliance and voluntary markets. Join Shell Energy Europe and Africa (SE-EA), a fast-paced organisation focused on achieving Shell's strategy to thrive in the Energy Transition. This is a commercial, fast-paced environment in an inclusive multinational company.

Shell is an experienced trader of environmental products, with a global trading network. We operate in compliance and voluntary markets worldwide through four regional desks in London, San Diego, Shanghai and Singapore. Environmental compliance markets support the Energy Transition and allow companies to manage emissions by trading carbon credits, administered by national, regional and international regulators.

Joining the Regulatory Affairs Team for Shell Energy means working with a team that scans the political, legislative and regulatory landscape for trends and issues that can create or destroy value. In partnership with traders and originators, the team builds a case to pursue opportunities or mitigate threats.

Accountabilities of the role include:

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• Leading our regulatory work on policy, regulatory and market design issues with a commercial impact on our carbon markets trading business
  
• Monitoring developments and developing insights into carbon markets regulation and market design structures (e.g. EU ETS, EU ETS2)
  
• Using this knowledge to derive and facilitate commercial strategies to generate tangible financial results in the short, medium and long term
  
• Engaging with commercial and functional teams to develop joint views on the impact of changes in carbon market regulations across different commodities
  
• Leveraging your regulatory network to develop and execute influencing and advocacy strategies for value protection and growth
  
• Representing Shell in relevant trade and industry associations and their committees and working groups (external leadership roles possible)
  
• Partnering with staff across carbon markets globally to ensure knowledge sharing, high-quality regulatory support, consistent external positions on cross-cutting carbon issues, and effective management of external policy and regulatory stakeholders
  

The role has a significant requirement for external engagements, including EC level, politicians, civil servants, regulatory authorities, academics and competitors. A strong external focus, ability to network and diplomatic skills are required. The role also requires attention to detail and commercial acumen to partner with traders and originators on opportunities. You will be a self-starter, able to initiate opportunities from defined objectives, meet/exceed targets and motivate others.

The scope of regulatory activities involves many parts of the organisation, across locations and languages, making excellence and tangible returns challenging. Your ability to lead and coordinate activities across a varied and complex business landscape is paramount. We value honesty, integrity and respect, and seek professionals who can build on our vision, accept accountability and achieve strong results through teamwork.

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• A Degree in economics, engineering, political sciences, or law
  
• Significant knowledge of the design and functioning of carbon markets and experience with the EU regulatory and commercial landscape for carbon and environmental products
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written and spoken English
  

You will work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You will have opportunities to develop your skills in an environment that values honesty, integrity and respect. You will be able to balance priorities as you grow.

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• Progress as we work on the energy transition together
  
• Continual growth of transferable skills
  
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends and practices
  
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
  
• Competitive starting salary with performance-related increases; our pay and benefits are among the best
  
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
  
• Join an inclusive organisation that values diversity and equal opportunity for all
  
• Grow through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
  
• Access to a wide range of training and development programs
  

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position isn’t the perfect fit right now, consider creating a profile in our Talent Community for future opportunities. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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