Lead Data Scientist

, India

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 21, 2026

Business Unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in?

Shell Trading & Supply (T&S) is one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated energy trading organisations. Shell T&S integrates global trading, shipping, and supply chain operations to optimise the flow of energy products across markets. Our portfolio spans crude oil, refined products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), biofuels, power, and environmental products, enabling Shell to meet diverse customer needs while driving the energy transition.

With major hubs in London, Houston, Singapore, Rotterdam, and Dubai, T&S combines cutting-edge market analytics, risk management, and supply optimisation to create value for Shell and its partners. Our mission is to power progress responsibly delivering competitive energy solutions today while innovating for a low-carbon future.

The Lead Data Scientist team plays a critical role in safeguarding Shell’s financial resilience by delivering high-quality credit risk reporting and portfolio analytics. Our mandate spans regular and ad hoc reporting, deep-dive portfolio analysis, and the provision of validated risk data for external financial disclosures. Serving key stakeholders - including risk management, the T&S Leadership Team, and the Executive Committee -the CDA team ensures timely, accurate, and actionable insights that enable informed decision-making and proactive risk management. By leveraging advanced analytics and fostering collaboration across functions, the CDA team supports Shell’s strategic objectives and strengthens its reputation for robust risk governance.

We are looking for a seasoned Lead Data Scientist to strengthen our team. In this role, you will design and deliver advanced credit risk analytics solutions that address evolving compliance and portfolio risk challenges, while providing greater insights into exposure trends, concentrations, and emerging risks. You will combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen to own end-to-end analytics products - from concept to deployment - ensuring they deliver measurable business impact.