Principal Analyst, Olefins **Location:** Dubai, UAE Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company **About the Role** We’re looking for a Principal Analyst to join our Olefins practice within Chemical Market Analytics (CMA), part of OPIS, a Dow Jones company. Based in Dubai, you’ll play a key role in expanding our insights and market coverage across the Middle East and Africa. You’ll report to the Global Olefins Lead and focus on research, client engagement, and delivering market intelligence related to key olefins and derivative products. **About the Team** Chemical Market Analytics (CMA) delivers decision-critical intelligence to the global chemicals industry and financial community. Our experts provide in-depth market analysis, forecasts, benchmark pricing, asset databases, and strategic advisory services. We cover over 200 essential building-block chemicals and host global events that help the industry manage risk and unlock value across the supply chain. **You Will** + Develop market insights for **olefins and derivatives** in the Middle East and Africa — including ethylene, propylene, butadiene, and downstream polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. + Build relationships with key market participants — producers, consumers, and traders — to collect and analyze data on supply, demand, trade, pricing, and cost. + Translate insights into impactful reports, models, and client deliverables that support strategic decisions. + Represent CMA externally through presentations, client meetings, and industry events. + Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support proprietary consulting projects and client discussions. **You Have** + 7+ years of experience in the chemical industry, with direct exposure to olefins or derivatives markets. + Strong understanding of market dynamics, supply chains, and commercial operations in petrochemicals. + Experience in market research, analysis, or consulting with exposure to clients and executive-level stakeholders. + Proven ability to build and maintain industry relationships across a diverse regional landscape. + Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with economic modeling or forecasting tools. + An undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline is preferred. + Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a strong plus. **Our Benefits** + Comprehensive Healthcare Plans + Paid Time Off + Retirement Plans + Comprehensive Insurance Plans + Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources + Education Benefits + Family Care & Caregiving Support + Commuter Transit Program + Subscription Discounts + Employee Referral Program 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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 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. Req ID: 48002