Associate Director European Olefins

S&P Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global analytics company is seeking an experienced European Olefins Associate Director in London. The role involves developing market analytics and consulting in petrochemicals, presenting insights, and providing strategic direction. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in the chemical industry, with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and flexible downtime.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible downtime options

Continuing education programs

Retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in market research or consulting.
• Strong technical understanding of petrochemical processes.
• Demonstrated track record of team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership in the European olefins business.
• Lead market outlooks including supply/demand balances.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry participants.

Skills

Market intelligence

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Data manipulation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering or related field

MBA

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

Location: London

Grade: 12 (for internal purposes only).

The Role: S&P Global Commodity Insights is recruiting for the role of European Olefins Associate Director. This role is an opportunity to develop and grow a market analytics and consulting business line, leading our research into a core group of strategically important petrochemical products. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic direction for the product line, as we continue to grow the business and expand our value chain coverage. Externally they will become the ‘face’ of S&P Global Commodity Insights olefins business in Europe, whilst internally they will be a critical member of a highly influential team of industry experts.

We are seeking an expert with deep market and subject matter expertise of European ethylene, propylene and related markets. The successful candidate will have commercial or corporate planning experience, will have excellent communication skills, and bring with them a network of industry contacts.

The successful candidate joins at a time of unprecedented change within the industry, with climate change, energy transition and plastic waste gaining ever-increasing importance in reporting and decision-making. The successful candidate will be expected to provide thought leadership on how European cracker operations will change in the face of increased cost and environmental pressures.

The team is looking to leverage S&P Global’s wider expertise and experience in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The right candidate will be able to influence the role that these technologies play in revolutionising the ways that we gather and deliver market intelligence.

The candidate may have already spent time in market research and consulting roles as a specialist, or been a commercial leader within the olefins industry. Entrepreneurial and with the gravitas to represent the organization across the C‑suite, world class presentation skills are a requirement for the candidate to represent the company as a key‑note speaker at industry events.

The candidate will be expected to travel internationally and the location is our London office.

The Team

The Chemical Insights team is growing as it builds market intelligence and insight across the commodity chemicals sector. This team is in constant dialogue with the industry to understand market dynamics and create market outlooks for key petrochemicals. This team connects with groups across S&P Global to understand linkages across the industry, from upstream energy cost impacts to circularity influences and macroeconomic drivers of demand. We interact with associations, producers, consumers, traders, and transportation providers, with individuals up to and including board level executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership in the European olefins business
• Lead ethylene and propylene market outlooks including supply/demand balances, trade flows, and price forecasts
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key industry associations, customers and market participants
• Attend regular industry events such as EPL, EPCA, etc.
• Direct analytical and modelling activities within the Olefins product line
• Collaborate with other individuals and teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information and publications to clients
• Engage with clients as necessary, supporting requests for insight, data and analysis

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or suitable numerate discipline, MBA an advantage
• 15+ years of career experience in a chemical operating company, market research or consulting business
• Significant experience in market intelligence, strategic/production planning, writing of detailed market or technical reports, and team leadership
• Career tenure spanning multiple roles
• Strong technical understanding of cracker operations and market perspectives
• Strong data manipulation, modelling and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail
• Experience and/or knowledge of petrochemical processes, petrochemical feedstocks, derivatives and end‑use markets
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing/marketing and capital investment economics
• Strong customer/client interaction skills while exhibiting a high degree of empathy
• Demonstrated track record of team collaboration and achieving results

Benefits

We take care of you so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, with some best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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