Shell Nigeria Recruitment for Commercial Interface Manager - Trading

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, operating in more than 70 countries. Our aim is to meet the energy needs of society in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally viable, now and in the future. Our focus on innovation and technology has made us a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products and has us ranked amongst the top 50 most innovative companies in the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Interface Manager - Trading

Auto req ID: 76600BR
Location: Lagos

Job Description    

• The role is expected to provide leadership in identifying and implementing third-party trading opportunities in the region together with optimisation of Group value at the upstream/downstream (trading) interface in Sub-Saharan Africa Third party includes both government and private sector opportunities.
• The incumbent will play an active role in upstream re-structuring developments that have a cross-business impact and will act as the in situ commercial interface between upstream and trading/downstream in the region
• To sustain and grow Crude Trading business in Nigeria, by originating, structuring and closing out crude oil Business Development projects, the individual is expected to have proven high capacity, commercial mind set, sound understanding of trading, related upstream O&G and structured financing apart from excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements    

• High capacity individuals looking to enter the core trading arena are invited to apply for this role.
• Knowledge of upstream commercial drivers, refinery economics and structured financing along with a sound understanding of the trading business is desirable.
• Experience in trading and/or financing is essential. 
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to forge and maintain relations with internal business units, government entities and private producing and marketing companies alike.
• Strong evidence of high level of intelligence, commercial acumen, consistent delivery, able to grasp new concepts very quickly and highly numerate.
• Relevant Business Development experience along with proven ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and to use this to sell ideas to customers.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to challenge the status quo hunger for getting deals done and generating value.
• High sense of ownership and accountability for the deal process

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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