LCF Regulatory Intelligence Advisor

What’s the role?

As US Regulatory Advisor you will have the opportunity to support understanding and execution of US regulatory and compliance efforts for our growing Low Carbon Fuels (LCF) business. Within the LCF Regulatory Team, the role will primarily focus on the US markets, monitoring the political and legislative landscape for opportunities and threats to our business, and supporting the LCF teams developing their strategy. As the market grows and the regulatory landscape becomes more complex you will be expected to support and drive the required changes, ensuring Shell can meet its energy transition aspirations as well as transportation renewables and GHG reduction obligations.

Accountabilities

• Support the LCF team by providing analysis and insights into current and emerging regulatory requirements impacting the US markets in the short, medium, and long-term
• Understand interactions between the various transportation GHG reduction regulations, such as US RFS, California LCFS, Oregon CFP, ISCC and other existing and emerging regulations driving transportation decarbonization
• Be a subject matter expert for the LCF team in lifecycle assessment as it relates to transportation GHG reduction regulations
• In close collaboration with other teams at Shell, identify and formulate input to advocacy position to support Shell’s overall LCF advocacy strategy
• Lead implementation of accreditation, certification, chain of custody processes, and reporting requirements across the many new supply chains and businesses models that will be required to support our growing renewable Shell businesses supporting new transportation mandates as they come into effect
• Develop insights and identify opportunities, preparing material to engage commercial leaders and other senior stakeholders
• Build a network of internal and external stakeholder to ensure timely information in respect of ongoing political discussions impacting the transportation decarbonization regulatory space
• Ensure pathways, licenses, and license to operate certifications and chain of custody processes (ISCC EU, ISCC mass balance) are complied with as required.
• Collaborate with the Analytics team to develop long and short-term supply and demand models across all relevant markets, advising on regulatory impacts

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 or more years working in commodities environments
• Experience interpreting low carbon fuel regulations and ability to relate this directly to business impact in the context of Renewables & GHG reduction transport obligations and license to operate
• Capability in using lifecycle assessment models, in particular CA-GREET
• Demonstrate the ability to formulate opinions and advise on commercial/operational impacts to existing and/or new commercial opportunities through the emerging legislation by utilizing the global network of LCF Regulatory Advisors.
• Proven ability to nurture and leverage relationships and manage multiple internal cross function and business relationships
• Ability to combine a vast array of data and knowledge with strategic advice and synthesize it into a clear consistent storyline to ensure effective advocacy as well as drive business implementation
• Commercial experience and delivery focus with deep interest in renewables
• Creativity and ability to respond confidently under time pressure to challenges in negotiations with highly experienced, commercially astute professionals
• Highly motivated with self-starter mentality, strong team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Language skills: English. Additional languages welcome but not essential.

The base salary range for this position is $122,000 – $182,000 per year. Individual 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 3 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for disability leave for up to 52 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay. 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. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html

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.

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• 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.

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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.