Dow Jones

Senior Research Analyst - Global Chemical Markets

Houston, TX - OPIS Full time

Job Description:

About the Role:

As a Senior Research Analyst, you will be a part of a regional and global team that is responsible for market research and analysis of prices, production costs, freight, tariffs, plant capacities, and historical production for the global chemical markets. You will manage updates of chemical product market data and maintain advanced analytics & models. You will  also contribute to related publications and consulting projects. You will work closely with regional and global product experts. You will report to the VP, Research and Analysis.

About the Team:

Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables stakeholders in the global chemical industry to improve operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery and consultation from a celebrated team of subject matter experts. We offer short- and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held around the globe. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain. 

You Will:

  • Coordinate data and content updates with regional and global team members 

  • Conduct research in support of forecast updates

  • Contribute to the timely delivery of commercial products to clients

  • Support of related publications and consulting projects  

  • Support development of model functionality in cooperation with developers

  • Assist with the development of new commercial products and enhancements of existing commercial products

     

You Have:

  • 3-5 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  

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel including VBA scripting; python knowledge a plus

  • Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related discipline -OR- equivalent work experience; post-graduate academic work in a technical field will be considered in lieu of experience

  • Power BI or other business intelligence application experience (a plus)

  • Python knowledge (a plus)

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

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..