South & EE Team Regulatory Affairs Lead

If you are a regulatory expert, a leader in your field with a passion for energy markets and a commercial mindset, this could be your chance to make a difference in the energy industry. You will play a key role in growing the Shell businesses by shaping the South and East Europe regulatory framework for gas, biomethane and power and advising business developers and traders on commercial positions.

Where you fit in

The EU regulatory framework is rapidly evolving. Understanding the complex regulatory environment and translating regulations into winning and defensive commercial structures, influencing the shaping up of new policies and regulations affecting the gases and power value chains in the region will be key success factors for Shell to outcompete others in the market and deliver on its growth ambitions.

You are going to be a key part of our Shell Energy Europe and Africa Regulatory Team, a team of regulatory experts who are passionate about:

• Delivering value for Shell by identifying key regulatory risks and mitigating strategies to protect Shell’s existing and aspired commercial positions;
• Developing opportunities to change existing regulations to enable business growth;
• Actively pursuing and delivering regulatory change by playing a thought leadership role in external regulatory processes.

What’s the role?

As the South Regulatory Team Lead you will work closely with business developers and traders to provide senior regulatory expertise, guidance and support to enhance business performance and enable business growth. In particular, with regard to policy, legislative, regulatory and market design in the South and East region, your role will be to:

• Lead, develop and nurture a team of regulatory experts focusing on South and Eastern EU gases and power markets;
• Lead on monitoring national authorities on policy, regulatory and market design issues having a commercial impact on our business;
• Lead on the development of insights into the regional gas regulatory and market design structures and trends for natural gas, biomethane and power;
• Use this knowledge to derive and facilitate commercial strategies to generate tangible financial results in the short, medium term and long term;
• Lead on engaging commercial and functional teams, including the local sales offices and the local operations teams, to develop joint views on regulatory and market design opportunities, risks and threats;
• Leveraging on your professional regulatory network, lead on the development and execution of influencing and advocacy strategies to secure value protection, new opportunities and business growth;
• Represent Shell in relevant trade and industry associations and their committees and working groups.

This will likely involve external leadership roles, e.g. working group chair. Particularly for new business activities, market entries or customer value propositions, provide support to the business in identifying relevant rules and regulations and establishing efficient and effective processes so that business is conducted in full compliance. Maintain close liaison with the Corporate Relations team and work closely with them to effectively influence political stakeholders.

What we need from you?

The role requires leadership and regulatory skills to motivate and drive high quality delivery of a team of regulatory experts.

• Degree, preferably in economics, engineering or political science.
• Substantial knowledge of gas and/or biomethane and/or power markets in South and East Europe and experience of the changing regulatory, commercial, customer and competitor playing field.
• Ability to distil a broad array of data and knowledge, together with specialist and strategic advice and synthesize it into a clear consistent storyline.
• Ability to develop and execute effective lobbying strategies with a tangible impact.
• Self-starter, able to initiate new opportunities from a broadly defined set of objectives, meet/exceed performance targets and motivate others to do likewise.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in written and spoken English essential.
• Fluency in one other South and East region language is a strong advantage.
• An existing strong network in the regulatory space, a strong external focus, an ability to network and develop relationships, as well as diplomatic skills.
• High commercial acumen and creativity allowing the incumbent to respond adequately (and in many cases under time pressure and in public fora) to challenges in negotiations with highly experienced and commercially astute regulatory professionals.
• Ability and experience in leading, supervising and motivating a team of regulatory experts and ensure high quality delivery.

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 a range of flexible working options.
• 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.

Shell is working to advance an inclusive, psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, or other) during the application or interview process, please let us know when prompted in your application. We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.