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Dow Jones

Provides business news, data, and risk

Executive Director - Intermediate Chemicals Market Research & Analysis

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$220k - $270k
Expert
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
HybridHybrid role; domestic and international travel required.
Business & StrategyBusiness Analysis

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 15 years of chemical industry experience in one or more of these areas: acrylonitrile, oxides, styrenics, glycols, synthetic fibers, chlor-alkali, or vinyls.
  • Experience managing 10 or more direct reports and mentoring skip-level reports, including highly experienced multidisciplinary market experts.
  • Ability to identify and articulate core issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions.
  • Experience managing ambiguity with minimal direction.
  • Strong experience with the Microsoft Office suite, Power BI, Spotfire, and/or Tableau.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel manipulation, including VBA scripting.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • A degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, business, or economics, or equivalent work experience. Postgraduate academic work in a technical field such as a PhD or master's in data science, chemical engineering, or petroleum engineering will be considered in lieu of experience.
Responsibilities
  • Direct primary research focused on global market coverage of intermediate chemicals, particularly acrylonitrile, oxides, styrenics, glycols, synthetic fibers, chlor-alkali, and vinyls.
  • Act as a liaison between Dow Jones Energy and external suppliers.
  • Oversee the price forecasting process and communicate key forecast messages internally and externally.
  • Establish and maintain a reputation for intermediate chemicals coverage by overseeing and deploying subject matter experts to industry events, media opportunities, client engagements, and internal functions.
  • Build and maintain industry contact relationships across producers, consumers, traders, and the financial community.
  • Ensure that the team follows Dow Jones Energy price discovery standards.
  • Collaborate with sales personnel to identify new business opportunities for sales and consulting engagements.
  • Coordinate market content for consulting projects and client development.
  • Advise content leaders on research topics and ideas to improve existing weekly and monthly reports and strategic analyses.
  • Develop market presentations and pursue opportunities to present information in client meetings and conferences.
  • Actively market the portfolio of intermediate chemicals services.
  • Contribute to Dow Jones Energy team dynamics to ensure consistent global coverage and analysis.
  • Serve as a key stakeholder for marquee value chain events.
Desired Qualifications
  • Python knowledge.

About the company

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data tools for financial firms, professionals, and investors around the world. Its offerings include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which supply breaking news, exclusive insights, and large data sets. It also offers risk and compliance solutions to help organizations manage anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, and economic sanctions. The company's revenue comes from subscriptions, data licensing, and advertising. By combining trusted media with extensive data resources, Dow Jones helps customers stay informed and make better decisions in finance and business.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1881

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

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