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

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Compensation
$70–90K/yr
Location
Houston, TXHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Research Analyst I will cover chemical markets and provide updates for weekly and monthly reports. The role develops analytical approaches for clients and contributes to long-term projects, including cost studies. Reporting to the Executive Director of Research and Analysis, the analyst supports Aromatics World Analyses and consulting work, maintains market data and forecasts, and presents findings to clients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chemical IndustryEconomics and PoliticsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisCustomer-Facing RolesPetrochemicals

Qualifications

2 Years Professional ExperienceBachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Related Technical Discipline or MBA or Equivalent Work Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description:

About the Team:

Dow Jones Energy enables energy and chemical stakeholders around the global 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.

About the Role:

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.

You Will:

  • 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

You Have:

  • 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

Our 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

  • Financial Health Programs

  • Cybersecurity Protection

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Req ID: 55847

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