Research Analyst, Petrochemicals

1 month ago


Houston, Texas, United States Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Full time
About Our Organization

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is a leading global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations worldwide across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we have established ourselves as a trusted source of unrivaled quality content, with one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally.

About the Team

Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, empowers stakeholders in the global chemical industry to enhance operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery, and consultation from a renowned team of subject matter experts. We offer comprehensive market coverage for over 200 core building-block chemicals, accompanied by a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held globally. The worldwide chemical industry relies on Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and manage risk across the entire value chain.

About the Role

As a Research Analyst, you will play a vital role in supporting coverage for the Global C4 and Elastomers markets. Your responsibilities will include maintaining existing models and systems, developing new research methodologies, supporting report generation and publication, and providing direct client support. Initially, your focus will be internally oriented, with client interaction increasing over time. You will report to the Global C4 & Elastomers Service Leader.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to semi-monthly and annual reports on C4 olefin markets, covering contract prices, margin analysis, supply & demand, and forecasts.
  • Develop, maintain, and update mathematical models & tools for petrochemical products within the C4 olefin value chain.
  • Provide client support as needed, particularly when the service leader is unavailable.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of experience in the chemical industry or a related field is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in clearly communicating complex content to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Python, SAS, SPSS, R, SQL, Tableau, and PowerBI is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Systems Management, Data Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 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

Learn more about our US benefits.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status: Non-Union role



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