Associate Director European Olefins
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12Location: London
Grade: 12 (for internal purposes only).
The Role: S&P Global Commodity Insights is recruiting for the role of European Olefins Associate Director. This role is an opportunity to develop and grow a market analytics and consulting business line leading our research into a core group of strategically important petrochemical products. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic direction for the product line as we continue to grow the business and expand our value chain coverage. Externally they will become the face of S&P Global Commodity Insights olefins business in Europe whilst internally they will be a critical member of a highly influential team of industry experts.
We are seeking an expert with deep market and subject matter expertise of European ethylene propylene and related markets. The successful candidate will have commercial or corporate planning experience will have excellent communication skills and bring with them a network of industry contacts.
The successful candidate joins at a time of unprecedented change within the industry with climate change energy transition and plastic waste gaining ever-increasing importance in reporting and decision-making. The successful candidate will be expected to provide thought leadership on how European cracker operations will change in the face of increased cost and environmental pressures.
The team is looking to leverage S&P Globals wider expertise and experience in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The right candidate will be able to influence the role that these technologies play in revolutionising the ways that we gather and deliver market intelligence.
The candidate may have already spent time in market research and consulting roles as a specialist or been a commercial leader within the olefins industry. Entrepreneurial and with the gravitas to represent the organization across the C suite world class presentation skills are a requirement for the candidate to represent the company as a key-note speaker at industry events.
The candidate will be expected to travel internationally and the location is our London office.
The Team: The Chemical Insights team is growing as it builds market intelligence and insight across the commodity chemicals sector. This team is in constant dialogue with the industry to understand market dynamics and create market outlooks for key petrochemicals. This team connects with groups across S&P Global to understand linkages across the industry from upstream energy cost impacts to circularity influences and macroeconomic drivers of demand. We interact with associations producers consumers traders and transportation providers with individuals up to and including board level executives.
Responsibilities:
Provide thought leadership in the European olefins business
Lead ethylene and propylene market outlooks including supply/demand balances trade flows and price forecasts
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key industry associations customers and market participants
Attend regular industry events such as EPL EPCA etc.
Direct analytical and modelling activities within the Olefins product line
Collaborate with other individuals and teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information and publications to clients
Engage with clients as necessary supporting requests for insight data and analysis
What Were Looking For:
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry Polymer Science or suitable numerate discipline MBA an advantage
15 years of career experience in a chemical operating company market research or consulting business
Significant experience in market intelligence strategic/production planning writing of detailed market or technical reports and team leadership
Career tenure spanning multiple roles
Strong technical understanding of cracker operations and market perspectives
Strong data manipulation modelling and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
Experience and/or knowledge of petrochemical processes petrochemical feedstocks derivatives and end-use markets
Strong knowledge of manufacturing/marketing and capital investment economics
Strong customer/client interaction skills while exhibiting a high degree of empathy
Demonstrated track record of team collaboration and achieving results
About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term sustainable value.
Were a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders market participants governments and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition S&P Global Commodity Insights coverage includes oil and gas power chemicals metals agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today.
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Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
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Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
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Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
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Key Skills
- Program assessment
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- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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