Associate Director - Strategic Insights (Dow Jones Energy)

Dow Jones & Co.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Dental/Vision insurance

Lifestyle programs & wellness

Job summary

Dow Jones Energy is hiring an Associate Director - Strategic Insights in Houston to lead a small team of analysts in producing long-term petrochemical market forecasts and related publications.

You will collaborate with chemical product experts worldwide to deliver advanced analytics, scenario work, and new commercial products, reporting to the VP of Business Operations. Strong Excel, VBA, Python, and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' petrochemical industry experience, including market intelligence and/or strategic planning.
• Ability to identify and articulate core issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VBA scripting); Python knowledge and Power BI experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical understanding of the chemical industry to support long‑term supply/demand forecast updates.
• Translate forecast shifts into commercial insights for top chemical producers.
• Manage data and content updates with global product experts and publication analyst team.
• Ensure timely delivery of commercial products to clients.
• Serve as a technical liaison for clients subscribing to long‑term chemical market publications and data analytics services.
• Assist with development of new commercial products and enhancements of existing products.
• Contribute to related publications and consulting projects.
• Stay abreast of global market and technology developments in the product area.
• Manage a small team of analysts performing similar functions.

Skills

Petrochemical experience

Excel (VBA)

Python

Power BI

People management

Research publishing

Analytical thinking

Education

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Economics

Post‑graduate data science

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award‑winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Dow Jones & Co. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Houston, TX - OPIS

Full time

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Job Description

About the Team

Dow Jones Energy delivers trusted price transparency, benchmarks, analytics, news, and insights across the global energy, chemicals, metals, and fuel supply value chains. Our offerings support institutional investors, analysts, and traders navigating spot, wholesale, and retail markets, as well as emerging segments tied to the global energy transition.

Through authoritative data, real‑time intelligence, and deep market expertise, Dow Jones Energy enables financial professionals to mitigate risk and make high-stakes commercial decisions in volatile, fast‑evolving global markets.

About the Role

As Associate Director - Strategic Insights, you will be part of a global team that leads strategic, long‑term market forecasts for the chemical industry. This is a people manager role with management responsibilities over a small team of analysts. You will collaborate closely with chemical product experts worldwide to produce integrated long‑term forecasts using advanced analytics and models, as well as related publications and consulting projects. The role is expected to expand with the continuing development of our applications and the creation of new commercial products, such as scenario capabilities, recycle modeling, and enhancements to our client website and user interface. You will report to the Vice President - Business Operations (Dow Jones Energy).

You Will

• Apply your technical understanding of the chemical industry to support long‑term supply/demand forecast updates
• Translate forecast shifts into commercial insights for the world's leading chemical producers
• Manage data and content updates with global product experts and publication analyst team
• Ensure the timely delivery of commercial products to clients
• Serve as a technical liaison for clients subscribing to our long-term chemical market publications and data analytics services
• Assist with the development of new commercial products and enhancements of existing commercial products
• Contribute to related publications and consulting projects
• Stay abreast of global market and technology developments in the product area
• Manage a small team of analysts performing similar functions

You Have

• 10+ years' petrochemical industry experience, including market intelligence and/or strategic planning
• Ability to identify and articulate core/essential issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced knowledge of Excel (including VBA scripting)
• Prior people management and/or research publishing experience (a plus)
• Python knowledge and Power BI experience (a plus)
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, related disciplines -OR - post‑graduate academic work in a technical field (such as PhD or master's in data science) -OR - equivalent work experience

Our Benefits

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area

Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $145,000 - $175,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus‑eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits‑eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award‑winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Fine print: we comply with all applicable regulations and strive to provide equal opportunity in all hiring practices. We highly value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

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