Associate Director, Strategic Insights - Chemical Market Analytics
About The Position
About the Role: As Associate Director, Strategic Insights - Chemical Market Analytics, you will be part of a global team that leads strategic, long-term market forecasts for the chemical industry. 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. You will contribute to development of our applications and 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 VP, R&A - Data and Technical Design. 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.
Requirements
- 10+ years’ petrochemical industry experience, including market intelligence and/or strategic planning -OR- post-graduate academic work in a technical field (i.e. PhD or Master's in Data Science)
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to identify and articulate core/essential issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced knowledge of Excel including VBA scripting
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry degree preferred, Economics, related discipline -OR- equivalent work experience
Nice To Haves
- Power BI and Python knowledge (a plus)
Responsibilities
- 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 the 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
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
