, United KingdomJob Family Group: Information Technology (IT)Worker Type: RegularPosting Start Date: September 1, 2025Business unit: Projects and TechnologyExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description:What’s the roleAs a Senior Business Analyst- Freight, you will contribute to high-impact digital initiatives that shape the future of the industry. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry-leading experts to drive innovation and excellence. In this strategic role, you will influence freight and trading operations within a dynamic and fast-paced market. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to explore diverse career growth pathways tailored to your professional aspirations.What you’ll be doingLead business analysis for ETRM platforms, ensuring compliance with trading and risk management goalsGather, analyze, and define business requirements by collaborating with Freight, Vesson IMOS Platform, ERP, SAP, RADAR, and related teamsDeliver domain expertise across the freight lifecycle — including vessel operations, port activities, demurrage, voyage claims, and freight settlementDesign and support digital freight platforms that manage freight exposure, vessel schedules, and deal lifecycle processesIdentify workflow inefficiencies and recommend technology-based solutions to improve accuracy, transparency, and operational performanceLead integration and reporting initiatives using Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW) and reporting toolsDrive and support Agile-based freight IT projects, ensuring milestones align with business prioritiesTranslate complex business needs into functional and technical specifications for development teamsFacilitate workshops, document business processes, support user testing, and ensure successful rolloutsProvide guidance on regulatory compliance, including EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and other maritime legislationsDrive Strategic Project Execution: Navigate change, manage scope-cost-time trade-offs, and deliver maximum business value amid ambiguityAlign and Influence Stakeholders: Resolve conflicting expectations, foster cross-functional collaboration, and communicate tech concepts in business-friendly termsLead with Empathy and Innovation: Build trust by understanding stakeholder needs and champion creative solutions to complex business challengesWhat you bringExperience in Deployment and integration of Veson IMOS PlatformHands-on experience integrating IMOS with enterprise systems such as ERP, ETRM, accounting, and freight contracts via APIs or messaging toolsDeep knowledge of freight operations and commercial trading environmentsStrong command of Agile methodologies with the ability to mentor teams and business users; proficient in tools like Azure DevOps/VSTSSkilled in systems engineering, data modeling, and process modeling, with broad knowledge of emerging technologies and integration solutionsDetail-oriented and systematic, with a strong analytical approach to solving complex problemsExperienced in developing business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI calculations to support strategic decision-makingDemonstrates strong leadership skills through effective team management, strategic decision-making, and the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams toward shared goalsWhat we offerYou bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase.Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, .Shell in The United KingdomShell UK remains one of the North Sea’s biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK’s total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations.In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. 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