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.

About the Role:

As Associate Director - Research & Analysis, you will be responsible for market analysis and coverage of the Methanol and Methanol derivative markets across the North and South America region. In cooperation with the global methanol team, you will conduct regular reviews of the long-term supply/demand balances used in published world analyses in order to meet the requirements of the Chemical Market Analytics Business Consulting Group. Your market analysis and coverage will support all Chemical Market Analytics Market Advisory Services dedicated to these important markets. This is a hybrid role based in Houston. You will report to the Vice President - Research & Analysis.

You Will:

• Provide written market analysis and reasoned forecasts for required weekly, monthly and annual Market Advisory Services
• Maintain short- and long-term price and supply/demand models, including updates to the capacity database and updates of the quarterly supply/demand balances
• Maintain econometric models which determine production cash costs and margins
• Construct robust and defendable short-term & long-term price and margin forecasts
• Support existing clients with a focus on increasing Chemical Market Analytics' exposure inside client organizations
• Continuously and proactively market related Market Advisory Services to meet annual growth goals
• Develop strong connections to relevant industry associations
• Give market presentations at online & in-person client meetings, Chemical Market Analytics conferences, and other industry conferences
• Provide support to the Business Consulting Group for single client project work as required
• Travel regularly to attend relevant conferences, visit existing clients, and cultivate relationships with potential clients

You Have:

• 10+ years' significant relevant petrochemical industry experience
• Ability to identify and articulate core & essential issues within complex problems and deliver insights & solutions
• Experience covering national and global methanol markets (preferred)
• Chemical engineering, chemistry, economics, or business degree -OR- equivalent work experience
• Master of Business Administration (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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Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $130,000 - $160,000

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Req ID: 42870