Senior Specialist – Market Risk

Shell

. Support the Gas & Power trading business through independent market risk measurement and exposure monitoring .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in market risk measurement and analysis, particularly in Gas and Power trading, with strong capabilities in VaR, stress testing, and data visualization. Proficient in stakeholder management and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

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Market Risk AnalysisVaR CalculationSQL ProficiencyPower BI ExpertiseFRM Certification

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Hard Skills

VaRStress TestingSensitivity AnalysisData AnalysisRisk Measurement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingProject Leadership

Tools & Technologies

EndurNucleusSQLOraclePower BITableauQlik

Certifications & Qualifications

FRMCFA

Industry Keywords

Commodity MarketsGas TradingPower TradingLNGTrading Control Framework

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Gas & Power trading business through independent market risk measurement and exposure monitoring
Analyse and explain daily P&L movements and key portfolio risk drivers
Perform VaR, stress testing, sensitivity analysis, and other market risk analyses
Monitor trading exposures and limits under the Trading Control Framework and Manual of Authorities
Provide risk commentary on commodity trading portfolios, particularly Gas and Power
Conduct ad hoc data analysis and reporting using trading risk databases and reporting tools
Partner with traders, business stakeholders, and technology teams to resolve risk reporting and application issues
Develop and maintain reporting solutions, dashboards, and performance metrics
Lead business improvement initiatives and risk-related projects
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, SOX controls, Shell Control Framework, and internal policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Science, or a related quantitative discipline
Strong understanding of market risk concepts including VaR, stress testing, sensitivity analysis, basis risk, volume risk, and currency risk
Knowledge of commodity markets, preferably LNG, Natural Gas, and Power trading
Experience working with risk management platforms such as Endur and Nucleus
Hands-on experience with SQL and Oracle
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar data visualization tools
Ability to analyse large datasets and communicate findings effectively to senior stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project leadership capabilities
FRM or CFA certification preferred
Experience supporting trading and risk management functions within commodity markets preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to develop skills and grow at Shell
Transferable skills development
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaboration with experienced colleagues
Values-led culture supporting work-life balance
Diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Wide range of training and development programmes
Workplace adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Equal-opportunity employment