Company Overview

Our client is a leader in global chemicals, energy and renewables consulting and advisory services.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a principal analyst responsible for market analysis and coverage of the aromatics and polyurethanes feedstock markets (e.g. MDI/TDI) across the Americas. Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Regular writing of Monthly and Annual reports describing aromatics and polyurethane feedstocks markets – contract prices, margin analysis, supply demand and forecasts
• Maintenance of short term and long term supply/demand models.

Job Requirements

Technical and commercial experience in the petrochemical markets, with a primary focus in benzene/aromatics and propylene derivatives. Experience in MDI/TDI/PO/polyols would be a distinct advantage.

Expectations include:

• A thorough understanding of the Aromatics and / or Urethanes markets, and the key commercial drivers within the marketplace.

• A robust network of established marketplace contacts

• Experience may have been gained in production, conversion and / or distribution industries.

Qualifications needed:

• A chemical engineering degree is an ideal qualification but otherwise a good technical or commercial degree will be accepted combined with industry knowledge.

• Must have excellent written / spoken English.

• Must be computer literate, conversant with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills (written and oral). Experience of public speaking to small and large groups is necessary.

• Must be highly motivated, able to work with minimum supervision and be able to work effectively and efficiently within a flexible global team environment.

• The location is the Houston office and the candidate must be willing to travel frequently within North America and as necessary to other regions.