Senior Research Analyst I - Aromatics & Fibers (Dow Jones Energy)

Dow Jones & Company•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dow Jones Energy enables energy and chemical stakeholders around the globe to improve operational efficiency and make strategic decisions 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. Our bespoke consulting team has experience from upstream oil, gas, and minerals operations to chemicals, plastics and downstream end-use markets. This rich expertise equips us with a deep understanding of the industry’s most significant challenges, allowing us to collaborate closely and deliver the best solution that fits the needs of our clients. The worldwide chemical and energy industry looks to Dow Jones Energy to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain. As a Senior Research Analyst I, you will cover chemical markets and provide market updates for weekly and monthly reports. You will actively pursue and develop unique analytical approaches that provide values to prospective and existing clients. You will also contribute to long-term projects (i.e. cost studies) related to chemical products. You will report to the Executive Director - Research and Analysis.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
General understanding of Chemical industry
A conceptual understanding of how economics and politics influence regional and global markets
Microsoft Office expertise
Previous experience using analytical skills or business analyst experience (preferred)
Experience in customer-facing roles (preferred)
Previous work experience in a Petrochemicals company (preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline (preferred) -OR- MBA (strong plus) - OR- equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Maintain and develop knowledge of state-of-the-art industry processes for specific product chains
Discover prices through industry contacts; maintain short term and long term price forecasts
Maintain capacity and supply and demand data
Provide necessary support to consultants for Aromatics World Analyses as required
Keep consultants informed of latest news or press releases related to their products
Answer or direct client questions relating to Aromatics World Analyses as required
Assist Consulting practice by triaging client website inquiries, maintained and debugged economic models, and developed client presentations to support consulting deliverables.
Perform presentations for clients both in our offices and onsite