Sr. Natural Gas Fundamentals Analyst, Northeast - Calgary, AB

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Responsibilities:

Shell Energy North America is seeking a senior level individual to lead our regional natural gas fundamental analysis efforts with a focus on the Northeast Continental US region. Given the Northeast region is expected to be heavily influenced by the new shale gas production we are looking for a specialist on the supply side of the equation. This position is responsible for supporting Shell Energy North America (and the larger Shell organization when business priorities permit) with analysis developed from a deep understanding of the key drivers of Regional North American gas supply and demand and – by extension – prices. This position must build credibility/positive relationships with internal customers so that such foresight can be translated into commercial gain primarily in the trading business function but also in Sales and Business Development. The emphasis is on developing quantitatively advantaged capabilities, supported as appropriate by models, tools and techniques that yield high quality insights. Collaborating with peers in the Fundamentals team to build scalability in this respect is essential.

•Develop Supply and Demand views of the Northeast natural gas market based on quantitative fundamentals – be able to logically, clearly and as necessary, provocatively articulate this view to the customer base. Identify and evaluate the implications of major trends and developments in the Northeast gas market.
•Work with HPDI database to develop well type curves
•Develop relationships with UA Reservoir Engineers, SENA gas traders, Wood Mac/CERA/PIRA, and other analysts to ease/facilitate communication of views. Consolidate Northeast regional gas market view and other observations into commercially actionable insights delivered both reactively and proactively to UA and Natural Gas traders.
•Expand contacts, both internally and externally, to improve the quality and timeliness of intelligence.
•Maintain positive relationship with external consultants and leverage information and analysis that they provide in order to maximize productivity in supporting Shell Energy North America.

Requirements:

•Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Economics/ Econometrics/ Business/ Finance. An MBA or PhD in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Economics or Econometrics is preferred.
•Minimum 5 (five) years of experience of a Natural Gas fundamentals work within an Energy Trading or E&P or Consulting environment.
• Must be able to develop Fundamental views based on quantitative analysis that will be translated into profitable trades and investments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relations at multiple levels and across teams.
•Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
•Ability to filter multiple perspectives for commercially actionable intelligence.
• Demonstrated understanding of Northeast natural gas supply and demand fundamentals.
• Proficiency with typical Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced in working on dynamic analytical teams focused on rapid and accurate creation of models, views, and custom applications.
•Experienced in developing Natural Gas Supply curves by well or basin using HPDI data is preferred.
•NGL Fundamental Analysis experience is preferred.
•Five plus years of GPCM experience is preferred.
• Power market modeling experience in Aurora is preferred.

Application Deadline: Saturday 18 February 2012

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Sr. Natural Gas Fundamentals Analyst, Northeast - Calgary, AB