SHELL INTERNATIONAL TRADING AND SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED
GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL RISK ADVISER
JOB ID: E19995
LOCATION: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
LOCATION: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Shell Trading & Shipping Company Ltd (STASCo) is the principal trading and shipping business within Shell. Shell Trading is made up of a network of independent companies that trade in their own right, but also leverage the opportunities open to a global organisation by sharing information, advice and best practice.
We trade the equivalent of about 14 million barrels of oil per day - this is made up of crude oil, refined products, chemicals, natural gas, electrical power, biofuels and environmental products. With the skill base and international scope to capitalise on trading opportunities inherent in Shell's asset and market positions around the world, our key trading and marketing operations are based in North and South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Finance supports Trading by evaluating costs and associated risks, delivering on our trading activities, and challenging the way projects are planned and implemented. We ensure that assumptions are realistic, shareholders are compensated for risks, play an integral part in all major projects and new business initiatives and advise on complex transactions, credit and risk issues.
At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.
We trade the equivalent of about 14 million barrels of oil per day - this is made up of crude oil, refined products, chemicals, natural gas, electrical power, biofuels and environmental products. With the skill base and international scope to capitalise on trading opportunities inherent in Shell's asset and market positions around the world, our key trading and marketing operations are based in North and South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Finance supports Trading by evaluating costs and associated risks, delivering on our trading activities, and challenging the way projects are planned and implemented. We ensure that assumptions are realistic, shareholders are compensated for risks, play an integral part in all major projects and new business initiatives and advise on complex transactions, credit and risk issues.
At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Governance, Risk and Assurance Adviser you’ll be responsible for:
- Acting as the subject matter expert and focal point on the Manual of Authorities (MoA).
- Updating and maintaining the MoA and group governance guides.
- Representing Trading on all group forums for MoA and challenge on group policy making.
- Acting as Trading focal point for Governance policies, this includes representing Trading Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) and coordinating the implementation of key changes within Trading.
- Participating in the Trading Operational Risk Project and lead the management of associated risk assessments within the organisation from front to back office.
- Supporting the team lead in the Risk monitoring process in line with group requirements.
- Liaising with the US team to ensure global consistency in GRA processes.
- Liaising with the US team to ensure global consistency in GRA processes.
- Completing special projects as assigned by the leadership team.
REQUIREMENTS:
With a relevant Bachelor's degree and a recognised professional qualification, you’ll have significant experience of working in an internal/external audit or SOx testing/controls environment. This will include performing risk assessments of the business environment and associated activities. You’ll also have significant experience in managing financial/operational risk.
Ideally, you’ll also have previous experience of managing business manuals of authorities and working in a Trading environment.
You’ll demonstrate excellent customer and stakeholder management and be effective at leading, influencing and delivering through others in a proactive manner. You’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills that will enable you to build and maintain effective relationships with all levels of management.
Ideally, you’ll also have previous experience of managing business manuals of authorities and working in a Trading environment.
You’ll demonstrate excellent customer and stakeholder management and be effective at leading, influencing and delivering through others in a proactive manner. You’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills that will enable you to build and maintain effective relationships with all levels of management.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY 15 APRIL 2010
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
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