Regulation Advisor (TC & Fin Reg)
2 days ago• Houston, TX
Texas, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Compliance
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
October 7, 2025
Business unit:
Trading and Supply
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What's the role?
Reporting to the Regulation Manager, the Advisor: Trade Controls (Customs) & Financial/Energy Regulations is responsible for supporting the business and indirect tax with the management of the workflow, processes and tools used to ensure quality handling of all Customs matters in line with the local legislation and global/regional Customs Policy.
Additionally, the individual is responsible for assisting with Financial & Energy Regulatory compliance as needed.
What you'll be doing
- Trade Controls & Financial/Energy Regulation Advisor will be expected to:
- Implement and manage Shell Trading Customs policies and processes based on best practices and frameworks.
- Specific implementation of controls with regard to non-preferential and preferential origin management (including controls and documentation of certificates of origin) as well as management of products affected by trade defence measures (i.e.: anti-dumping, anti-subsidy).
- Specific implementation of controls with regard to customs classification of commodities traded by Trading & Supply in accordance with global/regional polices including oversight of the PLM process.
- Building internal compliance documentation guidelines, training resources and providing import/export compliance support to operations teams and first line escalation for the Customs & Excise team.
- Recommend and monitor measures to secure the optimum import duty regime via the use of Customs regimes such as Inward Processing, Outward Processing, Customs Warehousing, Free Trade Zones etc.
- Collaborates on internal audits, risk assessment and other assurance activities
- Liaise with IT team to enhance Customs aspects within the Shell's IT environment/ ERP system and trading platforms
- Keep up to date with Customs regulatory changes and best practice; identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions
- Work with the Trade Compliance team and Indirect tax to remedy any potential non-compliance or concerns including breaches
- Monitor the control framework for customs brokers used by the company in order to assist operational team with local customs compliance work
- Advise traders and operators on Customs compliance queries
- Develop and carry out Customs training for traders, operators, and local personnel, raising awareness on the Customs function and risks
- Assist the local Financial Regulation Team as needed with, CFTC Regulations, and RFI's from the relevant exchanges.
- Be an active, effective and collaborative member of the Global Trade Controls Team and local Financial Regulations Team.
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What we need from you
- The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
- Education to degree level or above or equivalent 5 years of work experience is preferred
- Experience in interpreting customs and financial regulations for a trading environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with tact and diplomacy and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels whilst maintaining independence and tenacity of approach.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and at pace
- Ability to build a shared vision across multiple functions and motivate/coach staff to deliver against it
- Ability to effectively deliver through others - this role has no direct reports
- Strong problem-solving and change management skills
- Initiative and the discipline to effectively prioritize projects and conflicting demands
- Integrity is one of the fundamental core values sought and required for success in this role.
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $113,000 - $169,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
You 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 - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
- 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, click here.
Shell in The United States
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.
We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.
We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. - Pennzoil® - made from natural gas.
We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.
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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX
Job ID: Shell-R186455
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-07T23:58:30
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
Diversity and Inclusion