
Associate Director, Strategic Insights - Chemical Market Analytics
Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
About the Role:
As Associate Director, Strategic Insights - Chemical Market Analytics, you will be part of a global team that leads strategic, long-term market forecasts for the chemical industry. You will collaborate closely with chemical product experts worldwide to produce integrated long-term forecasts using advanced analytics and models, as well as related publications and consulting projects. You will contribute to development of our applications and creation of new commercial products, such as scenario capabilities, recycle modeling, and enhancements to our client website and user interface. You will report to the VP, R&A - Data and Technical Design.
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.
You Will:
Apply your technical understanding of the chemical industry to support long‑term supply/demand forecast updates
Translate forecast shifts into commercial insights for the world's leading chemical producers
Manage data and content updates with global product experts and the publication analyst team
Ensure the timely delivery of commercial products to clients
Serve as a technical liaison for clients subscribing to our long‑term chemical market publications and data analytics services
Assist with the development of new commercial products and enhancements of existing commercial products
Contribute to related publications and consulting projects
Stay abreast of global market and technology developments in the product area
You Have:
10+ years’ petrochemical industry experience, including market intelligence and/or strategic planning -OR- post‑graduate academic work in a technical field (i.e. PhD or Master's in Data Science)
Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to identify and articulate core/essential issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of Excel including VBA scripting
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry degree preferred, Economics, related discipline -OR- equivalent work experience
Power BI and Python knowledge (a plus)
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/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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
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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.
You Will:
Apply your technical understanding of the chemical industry to support long‑term supply/demand forecast updates
Translate forecast shifts into commercial insights for the world's leading chemical producers
Manage data and content updates with global product experts and the publication analyst team
Ensure the timely delivery of commercial products to clients
Serve as a technical liaison for clients subscribing to our long‑term chemical market publications and data analytics services
Assist with the development of new commercial products and enhancements of existing commercial products
Contribute to related publications and consulting projects
Stay abreast of global market and technology developments in the product area
You Have:
10+ years’ petrochemical industry experience, including market intelligence and/or strategic planning -OR- post‑graduate academic work in a technical field (i.e. PhD or Master's in Data Science)
Excellent analytical and organizational skills; ability to identify and articulate core/essential issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of Excel including VBA scripting
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry degree preferred, Economics, related discipline -OR- equivalent work experience
Power BI and Python knowledge (a plus)
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
Learn more about all our US benefits
#LI-Hybrid
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/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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
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