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Dow Jones Senior Research Analyst II in Dusseldorf, Germany

Job Description:

Vacancy - Senior Research Analyst II

Location - Dusseldorf

Our Chemical Market Analytics Business Unit is hiring a Senior Analyst II. Reporting to the Research and Analysis Executive Director you will be responsible for global research, analysis and model building for the plastics sustainability service. Models include development and expansion of datasets and scenario models for supply/demand, repositioning plastics waste, cost, price and margin analyses for linear vs circular, carbon emissions for linear and circular production of plastics. Other research and analysis responsibilities include supporting insight development including global regulations and policies and white papers covering important topics related to circular plastics. You will also help support both the Director, Plastics Sustainability Service and the Director Technology and Infrastructure Plastics Sustainability.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Collection and organisation of regulatory and policy developments associated with plastics sustainability.

  • Lead the preparation of models, data sets and analytics for IHS Markit's plastics sustainability activities.

  • Support the design and preparation of content delivery tools that enhance client experience.

  • Support preparation of content across the platform as subject matter expert for analytical tools and processes and primary interface with the systems development for the service.

  • Support preparation of content that positions the service with government and financial entities, industry partners (producers, brand owners, retailer), NGOs and stakeholder alliances.

  • Develop understanding of the technologies for collection and sorting aspects of plastics waste and implications from advancements in IND 4.0.

  • Support and use intra-company global expertise and content to support platform deliverables.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Systems Management, Data Science or relevant discipline. Degree in chemical engineering or chemistry.

  • Excellent English communication skills (Verbal and Written).

  • 5+ years' relevant experience.

Commercial Awareness

  • Knowledge of the petrochemical value chain and a ability to quickly gain an applied understanding of a new industry area, including waste management.

  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to clearly communicate complex content.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and the use of analytical tools such as databases, spreadsheets, process documenting and business intelligence applications.

  • Experience of data visualization applications, data analysis and data modelling.

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).

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: OPIS-CMA

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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