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Senior Research Analyst I

Dow Jones Houston, TX Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$70,000 - $90,000 per year

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Description

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.

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 value to prospective and existing clients. You will also contribute to long-term projects related to chemical products and report to the Executive Director - Research and Analysis.

Key responsibilities:

  • Maintain and develop knowledge of state-of-the-art industry processes for specific product chains
  • Discover prices through industry contacts and 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 the latest news or press releases related to their products
  • Answer or direct client questions relating to Aromatics World Analyses as required
  • Assist the Consulting practice by triaging client website inquiries, maintaining and debugging economic models, and developing client presentations to support consulting deliverables
  • Perform presentations for clients both in our offices and onsite

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
  • General understanding of the 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

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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Business analyst experience
  • Customer-facing experience
  • Petrochemicals company experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • MBA
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