Executive Director - Head of Specialty Chemical Markets Research & Analysis

Dow Jones•Houston, TX

9d•$200,000 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Executive Director - Head of Specialty Chemical Markets Research & Analysis, you will be a member of the research leadership team responsible for developing and stewarding market research and analysis for specialty chemicals & hydrocarbons. You will report to the Vice President of Research. Dow Jones Energy delivers trusted price transparency, benchmarks, analytics, news, and insights across the global energy, chemicals, metals, and fuel supply value chains. Our offerings support institutional investors, analysts, and traders navigating spot, wholesale, and retail markets, as well as emerging segments tied to the global energy transition. Through authoritative data, real-time intelligence, and deep market expertise, Dow Jones Energy enables financial professionals to mitigate risk and make high-stakes commercial decisions in volatile, fast-evolving global markets.

Requirements

15+ years’ chemical industry experience in or more of these areas (preferably): oxo alcohols, plasticizers, soda ash; including market intelligence and/or strategic planning (prior experience creating and launching new products is a plus)
Experience in managing 10+ direct reports & mentoring skip-level reports which includes highly experienced multi-disciplinary, market experts
The ability to identify and articulate core/essential issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions
Experience managing ambiguity with minimal direction
Strong MS Office suite, PowerBI, Spotfire and/or Tableau experience
Advanced knowledge of Excel manipulation including VBA scripting (Python knowledge a plus)
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Chemical engineering, chemistry, business or, economics degree -OR- equivalent work experience (post-graduate academic work in a technical field such as PhD or master’s in data science chemical or petroleum engineering will be considered in lieu of experience)

Nice To Haves

prior experience creating and launching new products is a plus
Python knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Direct primary research focused on the global market coverage of various specialty chemicals, such as oxo alcohols, acrylates and soda ash
Lead the development of new research focused on the coverage of hydrocarbon solvents, lubricant base oils, and alpha olefins
Oversee the price forecasting process of these areas and communicate key forecast messages internally and externally
Establish and maintain a reputation as a leader in specialty chemicals coverage by overseeing and deploying subject matter experts to industry events, media opportunities, client engagements and internal functions
Build and maintain industry contact relationships across producers, consumers, traders, and the financial community
Collaborate with sales personnel to identify new business opportunities for sales and consulting engagements
Advise content leaders on research topics and ideas to improve existing weekly and monthly reports and strategic analyses
Act as a liaison between Dow Jones Energy & external suppliers
Develop market presentations and pursue opportunities to present information in client meetings and conferences
Ensure that the team follows Dow Jones Energy price discovery standards
Contribute to Dow Jones Energy team dynamics to ensure consistent global coverage and analysis
Coordinate market content for consulting projects and client development
Serve as a key stakeholder for marquee value chain events