Principal Analyst

Dow Jones

You Will

• Conduct research and deliver market analysis on aromatics markets across the Middle East and Africa including benzene, toluene, xylenes, and derivatives like styrene, glycols, and PTA.
• Track and interpret trends in supply/demand, trade, pricing, costs, and company strategies, turning this into regular market advisory content.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with market participants producers, consumers, and traders to support reliable data collection and timely insights.
• Create client-facing presentations, represent CMA at industry events, and actively participate in client meetings and workshops.
• Collaborate on proprietary consulting projects, supporting internal teams and responding to client queries with subject-matter expertise.

You Have

• 7+ years of experience in the chemical industry, with a focus on aromatics and derivatives.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial and market dynamics in the petrochemicals sector.
• Direct experience in market research, consulting, or commercial roles with exposure to external clients.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across industry and regions.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with market models and cost analysis tools.
• A background in chemical engineering or chemistry is preferred.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.