Term Power Trader - West

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California, United States of America Job Family Group: Trading Jobs Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: June 26, 2026 Business Unit: Trading and Supply Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role Shell is seeking a Term Power Trader - West to join its team in San Diego, California. This is a front-line trading role with direct accountability for PnL and risk within Shell's Western U.S. power portfolio. The position sits at the center of an integrated gas, power, and renewable trading system, where you will deploy capital across both liquid markets and structured exposures in WECC. The role provides significant autonomy in trade execution and portfolio construction, supported by deep market insights and strong cross-desk collaboration to shape and implement high-conviction strategies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in enhancing trading performance while contributing to the ongoing development of the desk's commercial strategy. Accountabilities: Own PnL and risk deployment across WECC power and gas markets, operating within defined VaR and position limits Develop and execute discretionary and structured trading strategies, leveraging both liquid markets and asset-backed optionality Actively manage portfolio exposures across generation, transmission, and fuel positions to optimize risk-adjusted returns Partner with fundamentals, operations, and origination teams to identify trade opportunities and enhance portfolio construction Articulate market views, positions, and PnL drivers clearly to leadership and contribute to desk-level strategy development Ensure robust risk management and compliance, including curve marking, position monitoring, and adherence to all regulatory and internal standards What you bring Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 3 years of working experience in trading environment Proven track record of PnL generation Deep understanding of Western U.S. power markets, including nodal dynamics, transmission, and fuel linkages Experience managing risk and positions across both physical and financial portfolios Strong grasp of market fundamentals, including supply/demand drivers, renewables, and hydro conditions Ability to clearly articulate positions, risk, and PnL drivers to peers and leadership Demonstrated commercial judgment and risk discipline within defined limits and compliance frameworks Experience trading structured products and optionality (e.g., options, asset-backed strategies) Expertise in integrated power + gas portfolio optimization Familiarity with renewable generation and intermittency-driven market dynamics Quantitative / analytical edge, including use of data, modeling, or programming (e.g., Python) Track record of contributing to desk strategy or portfolio construction decisions Ability to operate across multiple regions or products and support broader desk coverage

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