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We are looking for three Senior Analysts to join our Chemicals team, working across our Base Chemicals and Plastics, Fibres & Recycling products. Within the team, you will cover and drive regional market analysis for a specified product, and play a significant role in our integrated global analysis. In both areas, you will contribute to the commercial success of the team, working closely with sales to set out a clear path to success.
The successful applicants will:
Research and validate markets, assets, ownerships and strategies and will assist in producing cost, price and margin forecasts at the regional and global levels.
Produce high-quality research in the form of thought-provoking reports, presentations and articles and will contribute to bespoke consulting projects.
Participate in major industry events and conferences.
Coach other team members and junior analysts in the chemicals team and related commodities.
Main Responsibilities:
You will lead the coverage of specified chemicals markets for selected regions and through our short- and long-term market services for these regions.
Co-ordinate global views with analysts in other regions to deliver a truly integrated view of chemicals markets.
Maintain and improve in-house databases of industry information including inputting, updating and checking the consistency and integrity of data.
Conduct primary and secondary research to build, expand and improve the quality of our proprietary data.
Review, prioritise and analyse the data and information which you gather and use it to produce quantitative and qualitative commentaries for in-depth reports and presentations of the highest quality.
Establish relationships with clients, building on existing business contacts, establishing rapport and trust, particularly with individuals in sales, marketing and buying functions
Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to service clients and grow the client base.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have substantive experience in an analytical role. Relevant market knowledge of the chemical sector would be advantageous. You will have good knowledge of commodity product behaviours, and capability to identify key drivers (such as macroeconomic indicators, industrial/consumer activities, domestic prices, etc.) so that their effects on production, demand, price and trade are quantified in models by product and sector.
You are comfortable collecting and interpreting data, articulating your findings in a clear and insightful manner.
You also have a flair for written communications and confidence when presenting your insights to small and large groups.
You are looking for a role where you can build on your existing knowledge and learn from others in a collaborative, commercial and customer-centric environment.
You also enjoy sharing what you have learnt with others.
You are able to work independently and as part of a team, generating ideas you want to share. The way in which you work is productive and driven, striving to be best in class.
If you are looking for a new opportunity in chemicals, or to expand your existing network of customers and contacts in the industry, then this role will enable you to use your effective client engagement skills.
In addition, candidates must have:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
Fluent English language skills, both oral and written
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