Business Risk Manager North America

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Trading Jobs

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 5, 2021

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What is the role?

The role of the Business Risk Manager (North America) will be to support the Global Business Risk Manager across North America (an on occasion globally) acting as the focal for the region.

This position will be a contributor to a portfolio of medium-to-large sized projects and/or assurance actions of high complexity and risk and has the following accountabilities:

Core individual accountability and focus on mapping, identification, testing, and, where necessary, creation of key processes and controls to assure the Business is properly managed across a range of risks.

Initial risk focus areas: Compliance and Operational risk


Risk and Control Transformation Programmes such as a Risk and Control Assessments, Assisting with Conduct Risk and Supervision principles 1st Line.
Assisting with the design and develop the team processes, control framework in support of the 3 Lines of Defence model that has recently been established. Define the role of 1st line in products trading & supply
Support the process and controls scope through a structured change management process to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters with focus on delivering the business benefits.
Underpin with business stakeholder’s metrics and criteria and to identify, measure, and track planned vs. achieved KPIs/KRIs
Support the implementation and assist with the management of assurance processes to test with each desk & develop programs and controls to ensure risks through the deal are mitigated
Support the Global Business Risk Manager in respect to a project/assurance activities:
Execute, monitor, control, and close all aspects of the project lifecycle;
Validate financial forecasts and review ongoing reconciliation of resources and expenditures.
Proactively analyse risks and variances against plan to assess trends threatening agreed scope, time, cost, and quality commitments. Identify signs that a project may be at risk and escalate quickly and appropriately.
Ensure directly or indirectly that appropriate stakeholder change management and communication plans and engagements are developed and executed.
Bring a benchmarking lens into our new programs that manage various risks through the life of a deal and act as a senior leader and advocate for balanced approaches
Apply project management and IT control/assurance methodologies, standards and processes including architecture, information risk management, and transition to support.
Creating a motivated high-performing team through team building, information sharing, workload management, and appropriate recognition. Develop the skills of team members through coaching and delegation.
Establish and maintain appropriate and effective governance structures and procedures to obtain resources, drive decisions, resolve issues, and deliver project objectives.
Resolve conflict and deliver tough messages with grace.
Execute and drive decisions despite limited information.
Motivate and advocate for the team while removing barriers so that the team can complete its objectives while managing pressure.
Work virtually in a diverse global organization and with major outsourced suppliers of infrastructure and application services.
Develop and tailor stakeholder communications material and level of detail to the audience.
Remain focused and productive under pressure and recover quickly from setbacks.
Balance execution efficiency with risk mitigation, value delivery, cost, and quality.
Able to assist the Business Risk Lead with a large programs and projects in alignment that span both the products business and work across the horizontal.


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 of 10 or more years of front Office experience within a Commodities environment is a must.
Experience of Operational Risk Policies and Standards
Business processes mapping, gap analysis, design/re-design and implementation;
Business controls design/redesign, test, implementation, assurance
Demonstrated learning agility in ambiguous and unfamiliar situations
Knowledge of commodities markets, derivative products, trading platforms and operations as well as overall E2E processes/interfaces would be a distinct advantage
Agile project experience
Familiar with and able to adhere to project management methodologies and tools
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong stakeholder management skills - including experience coaching stakeholders
Experience in implementing change management
Experience in leading/participating in a distributed team


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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