Petrochemical Analyst, ICIS (Hybrid)

Risk Solution Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the resource optimization sector seeks a data analyst to join their Chemical Analytics team in London. The role involves market analysis, price forecasting, developing analytics models, and engaging with clients. Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and preferably experience in commodity markets.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis skills with effective communication.
• Ability to present complex information engagingly.
• Experience with commodity markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce regular short-term price forecasts.
• Contribute to supply and demand database.
• Support client engagement and sales activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Storytelling

Problem solving

Building relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

About the Business

At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world's resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at the link at: https://www.icis.com/explore.

About the Team

The Chemical Analytics team at ICIS comprises over 50 employees located across various offices and regions. Team members will have expertise in certain value chains (eg olefins, aromatics, polyolefins, vinyls etc). There is a wide spread of experiences amongst the team with backgrounds including research, engineering and economics. Analysts work closely with colleagues in other functions, regions and time zones. The open position will be based in Europe, preferably in our London headquarters. The role will involve coming to the office on a hybrid basis (two days per week minimum) to work and connect with colleagues in person. The role will also involve regular interactions with colleagues and clients in different regions and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Price forecast and market analysis:
  • Produce regular short term price forecasts for assigned commodities and regions
  • Collect and analyse latest news and developments, support colleagues in content team
  • Liaise with industry contacts and clients to understand their needs and latest developments
• Supply and demand analysis:
  • Contribute to the ICIS Supply and Demand Database for assigned commoditiesand regions
  • Produce timely insight and analysis for industry developments related to investments and unit closures, production and demand outlooks, and trade developments
  • Develop and leverage expertise in key derivative and demand segments
  • Work with upstream colleagues to understand, support and develop long term supply-side driven trends
• Client engagement:
  • Support and drive client engagement activities, build and develop market contacts to better understand commodity markets and improve product offerings and analysis
  • Attend conferences and networkingevents, speaking at events/webinars where appropriate
  • Support sales activities
• Develop analytics models:
  • Support model developments and enhancements, including production data, demand modelling, end-use analysis, cost of production and price forecast models, short term supply demand development, recycling models
  • Will include working with both content and data science teams

Requirements

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent storytelling abilities to present complex information in an engaging manner.
• A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, preferably science, engineering, or economics.
• Experience working with commodity markets in a technical, commercial or research role would be advantageous; proactive problem-solving skills are essential.
• Comfortable engaging with others to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Familiarity with data science tools (Python, SQL) and experience working with large datasets is a plus.

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