Research Analyst, Base Chem, Plastics, Engineering Plastics Details

Research Analyst, Base Chem, Plastics, Engineering Plastics

S&P Global - Houston, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

The role: This role supports the Chemical Insight product group in the publication of market reports, annual studies, client/conference presentations, project work and other related tasks. This person will update and maintain graphs, tables, Excel-based models and databases, edit chemical market analyses and work with our content management system. They will also interact with clients in providing data, information and training on website and online databases, as well as research and collect data from industry associations and maintain capacity database.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill data requests sent in by clients via email or phone.
• Create/modify Microsoft Excel graphs and tables for weekly/monthly market reports and annual world analyses.
• Proof and modify consultant text written for market reports and world analysis.
• Create presentation materials in Microsoft Power Point for meetings and conferences.
• Prepare laptop and materials for consultant travel.
• Maintain and audit world trade database (GTI) for select products.
• Gather and maintain data from public sectors for consultant analyses.
• Compile annual World Analyses; including maps, trade, supply/demand tables, capacity tables, and economic snapshots. Functions as editor for the assigned annual analyses. Compile tables and majority of content to create a portable document format for annual analyses. Prepare the associated CD.
• Play a key role in the execution of the annual World Petrochemical Conference.
• Support Operations endeavors to improve and maintain IHS processes and standardization.
• This would be specific to the MAS group to which candidate is assigned. Some travel to support a product-specific Event would be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Science degree (Chemistry or Biological Sciences) or equivalent experience a plus.
• Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Pass a series of tests given by Human Resource Dept.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work fast and efficiently to get requested data to clients in a timely manner.
• Industry Experience Can Overcome Formal Education Requirement
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Works well in a team environment

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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