Senior Analyst - Consulting (Chemical Market Analytics)

Dow Jones & Company•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Consulting team at Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS is exceptionally well-equipped to provide valuable insights, a problem-solving approach, and actionable strategies tailored to the needs of our clients. As a Consulting Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our consulting practice by leveraging your expertise in the petrochemical and chemical sectors to provide strategic insights and drive impactful solutions for our clients. You will work on projects that revolve around multiple business lines including olefins, plastics, aromatics, inorganics, syngas, feedstocks, and energy. You will work closely with our global team on a regular basis and you will report directly to the Operations Manager - Consulting. This is a hybrid position based at our Houston office. 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

At least 2 years’ experience in a commercial or techno-economic role in the petrochemical industry or within petrochemical market consultancy
Broad understanding of the petrochemicals business, the structure of the industry, the production technologies, and economic aspects such as chemical markets and pricing
Written analytical reports, executed projects, and have performed market analytics and/or consultancy
Used analytical skills to perform in-depth research and derive data-driven insights
Effectively communicated with cross-functional teams and clients via presentations or other verbal/written interactions
B.Sc./B.Eng./B.Tech. degree in chemical engineering or chemistry -OR- equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in the refining sector
A postgraduate degree in science or business management

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive research and analysis for consulting projects
Apply deep knowledge of the petrochemical/chemical sector to deliver commercial and techno-economic recommendations
Review and analyze market and pricing data from CMA’s internal databases and publications and carry out secondary / desk research as required
Act as a key team member and lead execution of project specific tasks, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction
Collaborate with cross-functional consulting and research teams to drive project success
Assist in preparation of project proposals for the clients