Principal Research Analyst - Feedstocks (NGL & Naphtha)

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. 

About the Role:

As Principal Research Analyst, you will be responsible for petrochemical feedstocks research (specifically, natural gas liquids & naphtha). You will have a key role in supporting the Head of NGL & Naphtha. You will report directly to the Vice President of Energy Markets within CMA.

You Will:

• Establish and maintain a reputation internally and externally for NGL and naphtha market expertise
• Support existing services via primary research and analytical studies, including end-use demand modeling, supply/demand balancing, trade flows, pricing, general market dynamics, individual company analysis, and econometric modeling
• Lead the preparation of models, data sets, and analytics for activities covering natural gas liquids (NGLs) and naphtha
• Support preparation of content to communicate NGL & naphtha insights to oil companies, petrochemical producers, and downstream consumers
• Provide neutral and objectively written content within Market Advisory Service content including weekly and monthly reports, special topic papers, and strategic analyses on a consistent basis
• Contribute to feedstock price forecasting process and communicate the forecast’s key messages internally and externally 
• Lead the design and preparation of content delivery tools that enhance client experience
• Support preparation of content, analytical tools, and processes
• Serve as the main contact for systems development for upcoming services
• Ensure consistent global market coverage and analysis

You Have:

• 7+ years’ of relevant experience which includes  market intelligence and/or consulting research
• Knowledge of the energy value chain and the related market dynamics
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, databases, process documentation applications, and business intelligence applications
• Experience with or knowledge of data visualization applications, data analysis, and data modeling
• Experience modeling refinery unit operations (preferred) 
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), Chemistry (preferred) Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Systems Management, Data Science or relevant discipline

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