Principal Analyst, Aromatics

Dow Jones & Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Dubai is seeking a Principal Analyst in the Aromatics team to provide market insights and analysis for the Middle East and Africa. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the chemical industry, focusing on aromatics. Responsibilities include conducting market research, developing client relationships, and presenting findings at industry events. Candidates with advanced Excel skills and relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. The role offers comprehensive healthcare plans and other benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Education Benefits

Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in the chemical industry with a focus on aromatics and derivatives.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial and market dynamics in the petrochemicals sector.
• Direct experience in market research consulting or commercial roles with exposure to external clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and deliver market analysis on aromatics markets across the Middle East and Africa.
• Track and interpret trends in supply/demand, trade pricing, and company strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with market participants and clients.
• Create client-facing presentations and represent CMA at industry events.

Skills

Market research

Stakeholder relationship management

Advanced Excel skills

Industry knowledge in petrochemicals

Fluent in English

Arabic language skills

Education

Background in chemical engineering or chemistry

Job description

Principal Analyst Aromatics

Location: Dubai UAE

Business Unit: Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS a Dow Jones Company

About the Role

We’re looking for a Principal Analyst to join the Aromatics practice at Chemical Market Analytics (CMA) part of OPIS a Dow Jones company. Based in Dubai you’ll focus on delivering high‑quality insights and market intelligence for aromatics and derivatives in the Middle East and Africa. This position reports to the Global Aromatics Lead and plays a key role in building our market presence in the region.

About the Team

Chemical Market Analytics (CMA) delivers independent data‑driven insight across the chemicals value chain. Our services include price benchmarks, asset databases, market forecasts, strategic analysis, and consulting. We cover more than 200 core building‑block chemicals and partner with clients globally to support better investment and operational decisions.

You Will

• Conduct research and deliver market analysis on aromatics markets across the Middle East and Africa, including benzene, toluene, xylenes, and derivatives like styrene, glycols, and PTA.
• Track and interpret trends in supply/demand, trade pricing, costs, and company strategies, turning this into regular market advisory content.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with market participants, producers, consumers, and traders to support reliable data collection and timely insights.
• Create client‑facing presentations, represent CMA at industry events, and actively participate in client meetings and workshops.
• Collaborate on proprietary consulting projects supporting internal teams and responding to client queries with subject‑matter expertise.

You Have

• 7 years of experience in the chemical industry with a focus on aromatics and derivatives.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial and market dynamics in the petrochemicals sector.
• Direct experience in market research consulting or commercial roles with exposure to external clients.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across industry and regions.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with market models and cost analysis tools.
• A background in chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Reasonable accommodation

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Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status: Non-Union role

Required Experience: Staff IC