Senior Research Analyst – Aromatics & Fibers Markets

News Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance plans

Wellness resources

Education benefits

Family care benefits

Commuter transit program

Subscription discounts

Employee referral program

Financial health programs

Cybersecurity protection

Job summary

Dow Jones Energy seeks a Senior Research Analyst I to cover chemical markets, deliver market updates for weekly and monthly reports, and develop unique analytical approaches for clients. You will contribute to long-term projects related to chemical products and report to the Executive Director - Research and Analysis.

You will maintain knowledge of industry processes, forecast prices, manage supply/demand data, support consultants, and present findings to clients in person or onsite.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience.
• General understanding of Chemical industry.
• A conceptual understanding of how economics and politics influence regional and global markets.
• Microsoft Office expertise.
• Previous experience using analytical skills or business analyst experience (preferred).
• Experience in customer-facing roles (preferred).
• Previous work experience in a Petrochemicals company (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline (preferred) -OR- MBA (strong plus) - OR- equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art industry processes for specific product chains.
• Discover prices through industry contacts; maintain short term and long term price forecasts.
• Maintain capacity and supply and demand data.
• Provide necessary support to consultants for Aromatics World Analyses as required.
• Keep consultants informed of latest news or press releases related to their products.
• Answer or direct client questions relating to Aromatics World Analyses as required.
• Assist Consulting practice by triaging client website inquiries, maintained and debugged economic models, and developed client presentations to support consulting deliverables.
• Perform presentations for clients both in our offices and onsite

Skills

Chemical industry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Customer-facing

Petrochemicals experience

Economic/Political market insight

Education

BSc in chemical engineering

Chemistry degree

MBA

Job description

Dow Jones Energy seeks a Senior Research Analyst I to cover chemical markets, deliver market updates for weekly and monthly reports, and develop unique analytical approaches for clients. You will contribute to long-term projects related to chemical products and report to the Executive Director - Research and Analysis.

You will maintain knowledge of industry processes, forecast prices, manage supply/demand data, support consultants, and present findings to clients in person or onsite.