Sr. Analyst, Gross Margin Analytics

Shell•Houston, TX

2d•$103,000 - $155,000

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in retail energy to join the Load and Gross Profit Analytics team. The Sr. Analyst, Gross Margin Analytics is responsible for ensuring that the load forecast, position reporting, and gross profit accurately reflect the company’s commitments to its customers and wholesale counterparties. Our team provides daily explanations for changes driven by customer additions or drops, load and contract updates, and hedging activities to ensure the accuracy of gross profit forecasts. We review reported daily positions at an hourly level, reconcile invoices with trading counterparties, and report actual gross profit for each delivery month in each market. We reconcile actual results against forecasts to provide meaningful feedback to other teams. Additionally, we use actual cost data to confirm that pass-through charges are correctly applied to customers based on their contractual product configurations. We also review product design, load and cost inputs, and hedge strategies to ensure accuracy, alignment, and overall effectiveness.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, mathematics, data analytics, or a related discipline preferred
At least 3+ years experience in gross margin, financial, or commercial analytics, with demonstrated ability to independently analyze, explain, and reconcile complex profitability drivers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills must be able to provide timely and accurate data analysis
Strong business writing skills and experience developing communication in various formats
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong SQL and Excel skills
Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to maintain a strict level of attention to detail
Ability to work well within a team environment and demonstrate a vested interest in team goals and objectives
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships
Self-motivated with the desire to consistently improve performance and gain further knowledge
Ability to meet deadlines, learn quickly and demonstrate effective problem solving and follow-up skills
Comply with company policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Python experience is beneficial
Learner mindset and eye for continuous improvement needs

Responsibilities

Monitor the accuracy of load forecasts and report position for each cost component
Report on gross profit from origination to realization and explain all changes
Ensure that the invoices we get from our trading counterparties are accurate, and we get what we pay for
Ensure that our cost is passed through correctly to customers based on their market and product configuration
Provide feedback for the accuracy of the forward curves managed by Portfolio Management team
Provide feedback for the effectiveness of the hedges executed by and risk premiums set Portfolio Management team
Monitor the accuracy of pricing and billing processes
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $103,000 – $155,000 per year. As 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 for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance.
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.
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 organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs