Senior Originator - San Francisco California

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Job Title:

Senior Originator - San Francisco, California

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

Position Overview:

Shell aims to provide customers with clean, affordable and reliable energy solutions. Recognizing that solar PV, wind, and energy storage are set to play a major role in the energy system, Shell is building a Renewable Power business. Renewable Power is growing rapidly, and inorganic growth is at the core of our strategy.

As Shell grows its Renewable Power business, we are recruiting a Strategic Business Development Manager to join our global Strategic Business Development (SBD) team. This is an exciting role for a seasoned deal professional with deep investment origination and transaction execution experience in the power generation sector (solar, wind, conventional/thermal, energy storage, etc.). SBD plays a pivotal role in identifying and executing upon platform and asset growth opportunities within Shell New Energies’ Renewable Power team.

Responsibilities:

Source investment opportunities (e.g. platforms and/or assets) within targeted areas in renewable generation and energy storage

Lead opportunity evaluation, including commercial and economic analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution processes, in conjunction with internal teams and external parties

Execute transaction, including

Perform due diligence and develop the strategic and commercial investment case, including financial returns and assessment of the value of the strategic opportunity to Shell in close collaboration with Shell internal groups

Structure and negotiate the terms of the investments to maximize both strategic and financial value for Shell. Where applicable, identify and structure strategic collaboration opportunities, as part of or in parallel to investment transactions, that accelerate Shell’s strategic objectives

Provide leadership to virtual deal teams including representatives from various functional support groups including finance, legal, etc.

Lead negotiations with external counterparties during all stages of the deal.

Support the post-close management of investments, which may include ongoing investment management activities

Bring domain expertise, market insight, and creativity. Continually build own and team expertise in market fundamentals and dynamics/trends, as well as strategic investment opportunity targeting, evaluation, due diligence, and transaction structuring

Provide senior input into strategic direction, targeted areas, and prioritization of SBD efforts

Develop and contribute to a high-performance team dynamic. Manage or mentor other SBD team members.

Be a credible and compelling spokesperson for SBD and the wider Shell New Energies group to external parties

Contribute to reporting and other internal administrative processes

Auto req ID:

111608BR

Skillpool:

Upstream & IG Commercial

Country of Work Location:

United States

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

Disclaimer:

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Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

Work Location:

California - San Francisco

Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a commercial or technical field. Master’s Degree/MBA preferred

Extensive power generation and/or power markets experience

Experience including but not limited to wind, conventional/thermal generation solar, or energy storage

Strong deal-making and transaction experience, reflecting all aspects of the investment process: origination, due diligence, financial analysis, deal structuring, negotiation, and post-investment management

Experience including but not limited to platform/corporate equity investments (M&A, PE, VC, etc.), strategic partnerships/joint ventures, and power asset investments (including technology-specific due diligence)

Demonstrable expertise in the commercial elements of renewable energy and/or power markets, with an understanding of technical elements/technologies

Commercial creativity and understanding of how transactions can drive strategic outcomes, with an execution mindset

Strong professional network

Executive presence’ and the ability to represent SBD/Shell New Energies

Ability to build and maintain relationships within a complex, global corporation: some ‘corporate stamina’ is required.

A “team player” attitude with interest in developing talent

City, State (if applicable):

San Francisco

Company info

Shell .
Website : https://www.shell.com