Location
Houston, TX, United States
Posted on
Nov 04, 2021
Profile
Texas, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Finance
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
November 4, 2021
Business unit:
Finance
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What is the role?
The role will involve acting as one of the key Underwriting Focal points in Houston with day to day interface across Global Credit Risk Management, commercial and financial stakeholders advising on the Credit Risk posed by sovereigns, sectors and counterparties in the Americas region, driving research and Portfolio Management agenda in the Houston hub, liaison with the analyst in FO Manila and supporting the Deal Team including deliverables for senior stakeholders that impact trading strategy.
Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management – pro-active identification and analysis of Counterparty Credit Risk and sector, sovereign and macro issues/events which might pose a risk or provide opportunity to T&S, providing recommendations and courses of action to key stakeholders and where appropriate the highest decision-making body i.e. Credit Committee.
Conduct Credit Activities as part of the ‘underwriting’/ customer/counterparty on-boarding process where the Credit & Trade Finance team is the relationship owner of the relevant parent company. These include:
Evaluation of high risk new and existing counterparties through in-depth analysis of Business and Financial Risk to recommended Credit Terms (e.g. secured/unsecured, amount of open Credit Line) on which the T&S business should trade with the specific counterparty.
Liaising with Commercial Credit and the Business to understand the deal rationale and risk/reward metrics
Deliver Credit Assessment at Credit Committee level or other forums where approval is required at this level.
Data Integrity – Update and maintain the relevant Credit & Trading systems through the Credit Assessment life cycle, updating new Credit Ratings and Open Credit Lines and communicating the outcome of assessments to relevant stakeholders, notably the Commercial Credit Managers and the T&S commercial business.
Provide in-depth and well thought through research and sovereign/sector analysis to help identify risk and drive strategy focusing on the external market and macro environment.
Partner Commercial Credit and the Business through deal team - delivery of Credit advice, provide interpretation of policy and guide the businesses on the principles of sound credit management. Keep up-to-date on issues within the businesses through close relationships with the Commercial Credit and sales managers and reading information from industry sources. Involvement in New Business Proposals (NBP’s), Group Investment Proposals (Group Investment Proposals) and other high risk activities.
External Exposures – represent T&S Underwriting at regular External Events and seek to build strong external networks and relationships with 3rd party rating agencies (S&P, Moody’s etc.), Banks and Counterparties to ensure delivery of robust Credit Risk assessments and advice. Meet with senior stakeholders across the breadth of firms we have in the T&S portfolio to better understand the risk they pose.
Continuous Improvement – look for opportunities to improve the Credit Assessment process including the tools we have available. What we need from you
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum 3 or more years of related experience.
Strong understanding of financial statements and an understanding of Credit Risk including the factors that impact the Creditworthiness of companies and the role the function plays in risk management.
Candidate should understand the mechanics of financial modeling such as building of models, cash flows models, or adapting outside models (S&P and Moody’s) to meet the needs of the T&S organization.
Candidate will also have a passion to understand and keep up to date with the external environment.
The following attributes:Be the confident, self-motivated and resilient type. An excellent communicator and enjoy collaborating.
Build effective relationships across the team, the business and our shared service centers
Demonstrate strong financial acumen including comfort working with and assessing counterparty financial statements
Strong commercial understanding, especially the ability to balance speed, cost benefit and long-term relationship management
External mind-set and natural curiosity to understand the external environment and the impact is having on the T&S portfolio.
Proven experience in analyzing complex issues, managing a demanding workload effectively in a constantly changing and pressured environment whilst ensuring deadlines are met.
Remain open to different perspectives (i.e. from other businesses & locations) and can switch priorities at short notice.
Enjoy an environment that focuses on constant improvement and ownership, on personal and professional development, and efficiency. Interested and motivated by understanding how your work affects the overall goals of the company.
Have the ability to influence and persuade through personal credibility and integrity.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The world faces energy challenges that are becoming more complex each day. We’re looking for people who share our passion for taking on those challenges with cutting edge technology, innovative thinking and a commitment to properly managed risk. Shell develops and operates some of the largest and most complex projects in the world and we always endeavor to work at the leading edge of technical innovation.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.
Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.
An inclusive place to work
To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential…
We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.
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