Job Description:
About Our Organization:
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 news-gathering 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, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Team:
Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables stakeholders in the global chemical industry to improve operational efficiency 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. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain.
The Consulting team at Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS is exceptionally well-equipped to provide valuable insights, a problem-solving approach, and actionable strategies tailored to the needs of our clients.
About the Role:
As a Consulting Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our consulting practice by leveraging your expertise in the petrochemical and chemical sectors to provide strategic insights and drive impactful solutions for our clients. You will work on projects thatl revolve around multiple business lines including olefins, plastics, aromatics, inorganics, syngas, feedstocks, and energy. You will work closely with our global team on a regular basis and you will report directly to the Operations Manager - Consulting. This is a hybrid position based at our Houston office.
You Will:
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis for consulting projects
- Apply deep knowledge of the petrochemical/chemical sector to deliver commercial and techno-economic recommendations
- Review and analyze market and pricing data from CMA’s internal databases and publications and carry out secondary / desk research as required
- Act as a key team member and lead execution of project specific tasks, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction
- Collaborate with cross-functional consulting and research teams to drive project success
- Assist in preparation of project proposals for the clients
You Have:
- At least 4 years of experience in a commercial or techno-economic role in the petrochemical industry or within petrochemical market consultancy
- Broad understanding of the petrochemicals business, the structure of the industry, the production technologies, and economic aspects such as chemical markets and pricing
- Written analytical reports, executed projects, and have performed market analytics and/or consultancy
- Used your analytical skills for in-depth research and data-driven insights
- Effectively communicated with cross-functional teams and clients via presentations or other verbal/written interactions
- B.Sc./B.Eng./B.Tech. degree in chemical engineering or chemistry
- Experience in the refining sector (preferred)
- A postgraduate degree in science or business management (preferred)
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
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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at
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Business Area:
Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA
Job Category:
Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Union Status:
Non-Union rolePay Range: $75,000 - $95,000We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..