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Knowledge of the LNG value chain, from gas production and treatment to liquefaction, shipping, regasification and marketing\nCommercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and translate them into viable business outcomes through effective relationship management and deal execution\nProven experience in LNG/Gas Origination and Trading with experience in commercial market and business development, deal making and negotiation\nUnderstanding of LNG decarbonisation levers available to the LNG business\nDemonstrated ability to identify and develop commercial opportunities in the marketplace, progressing them from concept development to deal execution\nExperience in leading negotiations and successfully closing commercial transactions\nStrong analytical, economic and financial skills, coupled with business acumen are required\nStrong customer focus, with the ability to understand customer needs, build trusted relationships, and develop compelling Customer Value Proposition (CVP) that support their long-term success\nExperience in dealing with customer accounts, JVs and/or government authorities is highly desirable\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders globally\nCollaboration and ability to work effectively with others as part of a joined-up team are key\nDemonstrate a strong commitment to Compliance and HSSE by consistently adhering to applicable policies, standards and procedures\nWe are looking for candidates with extensive industry network, specifically strong relationships with Japanese counterparties\nThe role will require considerable travel in a variety of countries. Must be comfortable travelling and meeting external stakeholders within countries in Asia Pacific\nFluency in Japanese (spoken and written) is required, as the role involves leading commercial engagements, negotiations, and relationship management with Japanese counterparties, partners and stakeholders. Fluency in other Asian language is desirable\nWhat we offer\nYou 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.\nProgress as a person as we work on the energy transition together\nContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead\nWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices\nCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise\nAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself\nBenefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working\nPerform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world\nTake advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents\nJoin 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\nGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams\nGain access to a wide range of training and development programmes\nWe'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, click here.\nWe are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.\nShell in Singapore\nShell is an international energy company that uses advanced technologies and takes an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. Here in Singapore, Shell has a long history and is one of the country’s largest foreign investors. It has businesses spanning trading and marketing of liquefied natural gas; refining, trading, marketing and shipping of oil products, lubricants and chemicals; low carbon solutions; and operating a network of service stations through retailers, as well as electric vehicles charging.\n-\n DISCLAIMER:\nPlease note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. 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