Senior Market Intelligence Analyst

Tricon Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tricon is seeking a Senior Market Intelligence Analyst to develop forward-looking views on petrochemical and energy markets and translate them into actionable recommendations for trading and commercial teams. You will lead analysis from supply/demand models to arbitrage opportunities and serve as the subject matter expert for assigned markets.

You will build forecasting tools, assess geopolitical and macroeconomic impacts, and collaborate with global teams to shape pricing and trading strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commodity market analysis, petrochemicals, energy, trading, or consulting.
• Strong experience analyzing supply/demand fundamentals, pricing, and production economics.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent short-, medium-, and long-term market outlooks for petrochemical, energy, and related commodity markets.
• Build and maintain supply/demand models covering capacity, operating rates, outages, inventories, and trade flows.
• Analyze prices, spreads, margins, and arbitrage opportunities to identify market drivers and trading opportunities.
• Assess the impact of geopolitics, macroeconomics, regulation, and trade policy on commodity fundamentals.
• Partner with global trading teams to shape strategy on pricing, trade flows, and commercial positioning.
• Support major transactions and strategic initiatives with scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Develop forecasting tools and dashboards, and improve data quality across multiple sources.
• Build relationships with producers, consumers, traders, logistics providers, and price reporting agencies.
• Present market insights to trading teams and senior leadership.
• Mentor and support the development of junior analysts

Skills

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Engineering/Chemistry/related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

About Tricon

It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industry’s top talent. Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact.

With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000+ employees across 40+ countries.

Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best.

At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade.

Position Summary

The Senior Market Intelligence Analyst will develop forward-looking views on petrochemical and energy markets and turn them into clear, actionable recommendations for our trading and commercial teams. This role will lead the analysis behind key decisions, from supply/demand models to arbitrage opportunities, and serve as the subject matter expert for assigned markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent short-, medium-, and long-term market outlooks for petrochemical, energy, and related commodity markets
• Build and maintain supply/demand models covering capacity, operating rates, outages, inventories, and trade flows
• Analyze prices, spreads, margins, and arbitrage opportunities to identify market drivers and trading opportunities
• Assess the impact of geopolitics, macroeconomics, regulation, and trade policy on commodity fundamentals
• Partner with global trading teams to shape strategy on pricing, trade flows, and commercial positioning
• Support major transactions and strategic initiatives with scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Develop forecasting tools and dashboards, and improve data quality across multiple sources
• Build relationships with producers, consumers, traders, logistics providers, and price reporting agencies
• Present market insights to trading teams and senior leadership
• Mentor and support the development of junior analysts

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in commodity market analysis, petrochemicals, energy, trading, or consulting
• Strong experience analyzing supply/demand fundamentals, pricing, and production economics
• Advanced Excel modeling skills and strong PowerPoint skills
• Ability to develop sound conclusions from incomplete or conflicting information
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience with aromatics, olefins, polymers, or intermediates
• Knowledge of trade flows, freight economics, and vessel logistics
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or Power BI
• Familiarity with index-linked pricing, hedging, and market risk
• Established network within the petrochemical industry