Executive Director - North American Light Olefins Research & Analysis

Job Description:

About the Team:

Chemical Market Analytics, a Dow Jones Energy 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.

Dow Jones Energy delivers trusted price transparency, benchmarks, analytics, news, and insights across the global energy, chemicals, metals, and fuel supply value chains. Our offerings support institutional investors, analysts, and traders navigating spot, wholesale, and retail markets, as well as emerging segments tied to the global energy transition.

Through authoritative data, real-time intelligence, and deep market expertise, Dow Jones Energy enables financial professionals to mitigate risk and make high-stakes commercial decisions in volatile, fast-evolving global markets.

About the Role:

As Executive Director, North American Light Olefins (NALO) Research & Analysis, you will be responsible for leading Dow Jones Energy’s NALO service and directing a research staff to provide insight into market dynamics associated with ethylene, propylene, and associated feedstocks. You will lead the NALO business for strategic growth, provide ongoing commercial management, and serve as the primary focal point for North American ethylene and propylene markets. You will report to the Vice President - Head of Olefins Research.

You Will:

• Lead the NALO business for strategic growth by developing and managing business plans, budgets, and goals while directing and mentoring a team of research analysts
• Deliver ongoing analysis of olefins markets and steam cracker economics, providing unbiased leadership, forecast methodologies, and written content for monthly and annual publications
• Nurture client relationships, pursue speaking engagements to market organizational capabilities, and coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and cross-workflow business lines to facilitate business growth

You Have:

• 15+ years’ professional work experience in the petrochemical industry - with significant experience in sales, trading, purchasing, supply-chain, and/or olefins production
• Deep chemical industry knowledge and commercial familiarity with market dynamics across key product areas, including ethane, propane, butane, ethylene, propylene, and downstream olefins derivatives
• Proven experience managing direct reports and mentoring junior to mid-level research analysts
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with VBA and/or Python knowledge
• Broad experience in refining operations (a plus)
• An undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, a technical or other  related discipline -OR- equivalent experience

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
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

 

 

Base Pay Range: $220,000 - $270,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.