Research Analyst I, Assets Team

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:

The Analyst I primarily will be responsible for the maintenance of the CMA’s Asset capacity database. The role initially will be supporting the migration of the Asset capacity database and associated workflows, including testing, training and documentation. Following the migration to the CMA environment, the role will be responsible for research and the continuous update of the CMA global capacity database. In addition, the Analyst I will contribute to database enhancements and related developments of commercial products. The Analyst I will report to the Senior Analyst I team lead and work closely with CMA’s global product experts.  

You Will:

• Assume responsibility for the maintenance and timely updates of the Asset capacity database of 250+ chemical products

• Assist with the coordination of updates across product areas and quality checks 

• Support major update projects and the set-up of new capacity products

• Assist customer care with capacity inquiries and help with consulting engagements 

• Contribute to the development of the Asset capacity database including enhancements to functionality and addition of new concepts and analytical capabilities  

You Have:

• Chemical engineering or chemistry degree preferred, economics will be considered; post-graduate academic work in a technical field will be considered in lieu of experience

• Preferably one to two years of petrochemical industry experience, including market intelligence and/or strategic planning

• 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

• Strong MS Office suite management skills; Power BI experience a plus

• Advanced knowledge of Excel including VBA scripting; python knowledge a plus

APAC Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans

• Paid Time Off and Leaves

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits

• Career Growth Programs

• Access to Dow Jones Products

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

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 [email protected]. 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.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role