Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Job Family Group:

Commercial and Retail

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

December 6, 2023

Business unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role?

If you have a passion for problem solving and continuous improvement this could be your chance to make your mark in our Post-Closing Rights and Obligations (PCRO) business. You will join a dynamic and evolving business with lots of opportunities to learn and develop.

PCRO is a “specialized” global business  embedded within the  Corporate Strategy and Dealmaking organization that has been given the mandate to provide deal support and manage post closing rights and obligations from divestments as well as legacy matters from past operations on behalf of the Downstream, Renewable Energy Solutions, Integrated Gas and Upstream businesses. We work in 50+ countries and have ~100 global, full-time employees directly or indirectly supporting PCRO at any given time. From resolving litigation and claims (environmental, tax and people-related) to supporting current deals and protecting value from past deals, we generate and protect value through thoughtful and innovative residual rights and liability management. We manage a host of obligations and liability risks including the following: 1) legal obligations (legislative or contractual), 2) constructive obligations (arising from normal business practices), 3) liability risk originating from business corporate and asset sales (including country exits), 4) third-party claims, 5) legacy discontinued operations, 6) former product sales and 7) orphaned outstanding issues. Our vision is to inspire and implement innovative, sustainable solutions to actions taken in our energy past to secure our energy future in support of Shell’s Powering Progress strategy.

Where you fit in?

PCRO is a long-term business with many short-term challenges and opportunities. Knowing when to play long or move quickly is a key element of being successful. PCRO is a highly dynamic and intense environment where personal resilience, proactivity, adaptability, and ability to think quickly and seize opportunities are key to success.

As a PCRO Commercial Advisor for LATAM you will have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, leveraging and developing the following skills and experiences:

• Supporting deals from a PCRO perspective: you will understand the context of a deal, including the key financial, legal, commercial technical risks and opportunities and how they impact Shell post completion.
• Contribution to development and delivery of post completion and legacy business risk management strategies.
• Use analytical skills to address reversionary liabilities, often with incomplete or limited data. You will be expected to be proactive and contribute to scenario planning to create and protect value.
• Build up a network of internal and external business connections as you support management of the PCRO LATAM businesses and the associated post-closing and legacy matters.
• Engage with a cross section of functions to deliver business results - including, but not limited to, Finance, Treasury, Projects & Technology - Soil and Groundwater, Legal/Litigation, Tax, HR, and Corporate Relations.

The LATAM Commercial Advisor role will have the following key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate HSSE (health, safety, security, and environment) Goal Zero actions and behaviors in commercial delivery and broader PCRO deliverables.
• End to end management of the obligations and mitigation of liabilities
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with internal business partners and external stakeholders.
• Partner with various functions and stakeholders in the development of operating plan submissions and determination of provision and contingencies for the LATAM portfolio.
• Operate as the focal point for Lubricants claims/requests in Brazil, arising from post completion activities.
• Provide end to end support to deals from a PCRO perspective, to ensure successful handover to PCRO as required, as well as support management of PCROs upon handover (post completion)
• Together with the LATAM Commercial Lead PCRO, deliver the annual disposal plan of redundant real estate properties in Brazil.
• Adhere and work within existing processes and control framework whilst driving identification of improvement opportunities to enhance controls and simplify processes, including use of digitalization.
• Partner with Finance to deliver timely liquidation of Companies within the PCRO LATAM portfolio.
• Use analysis and performance insights to drive learnings, establish best practice and make recommendations for inclusion in future transactions.
• Maintain effective performance management of own area by ensuring that assigned areas of responsibility are suitably tracked in appropriate PCRO digital tool to support performance management and reporting.

What we need from you?

•  7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree is a must
• Strong Commercial (and related) skills and experience
• Skilled at interpreting and applying terms and conditions in legal and commercial agreements.
• Experience in supporting negotiation with 3rd parties.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing comprehensive financial analysis.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with internal and external resources and parties to drive projects and resolve issues.
• Ability to develop strong networks (internal and external) and work through cross business/functional teams, driving progress with clear objectives and tight time constraints.
• Preparation of presentations and business writing. Strong presentation and communication skills - ability to present problems, opportunities & solutions to team members and management.
• Demonstrated improvements implemented through continuous improvement and curious mindset.
• Portuguese and English language proficiency is a must. Spanish speaking and writing proficiency would be a competitive advantage
• Candidate to be based in Brazil.

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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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.

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• 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.

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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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