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Principal Analyst, Aromatics
Location: Dubai, UAE
Business Unit: Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union rolelocations Dubai time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday

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