Senior Market Intelligence Analyst – Polymers

Tricon Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Tricon is seeking a Senior Market Intelligence Analyst to join our industry-leading polymers intelligence team in Houston, TX. This role will report to the Polymer Intelligence Manager. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of commodity trading and market economics, with preferred experience analyzing or consulting in the plastics space. This candidate will also excel at managing multiple priorities, and is capable of navigating complex issues both independently and within a team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, international trade, or related fields is required; Masters or above is preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in an analytical or consulting setting, with exposure to polymers market as a plus
• Solid analytical foundations, with a proficiency using Microsoft Suite products (i.e., Excel, Powerpoint) and a developed understanding of Python, SQL, etc., to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights
• Ability to work efficiently to support a diverse set of commercial functions, sometimes under tight deadlines
• Self-starting, entrepreneurial candidates will excel in this role

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a proprietary outlook on various commodity and consumer markets that relate to the production, trade, and consumption of polymers
• Evaluate new and existing contractual trade structures, analyzing pricing mechanisms, exposure points, and potential value capture
• Identify emerging themes, data gaps, or strategic blind spots, and design research initiatives that deliver clarity and commercial value across regions and products
• Suggest new tools, sources, and techniques to enhance how we gather insights – whether through improved data pipelines, custom models, or alternative data usage
• Collaborate in the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing market intelligence reports and dashboards
• Communicate regularly with our key suppliers, customers, and service providers as part of Tricon’s in-house market intelligence function
• This role may require occasional domestic or international travel (up to 10%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees