Senior Research Analyst

Senior Research Analyst (Chemicals - EMEA)

• £30 per hour PAYE
• London- SE1
• Fully Office Based
• 6 month contract with view for extensions

We're looking for a Senior Research Analyst to join a global Market Advisory team, supporting coverage of the EMEA chemicals market. This is a contract role to cover extended leave, offering exposure to global commodity markets and client-facing analysis.

The Role

You'll play a key role in tracking and analysing pricing trends across the petrochemicals value chain, supporting monthly reports used by major producers, traders, and procurement teams worldwide.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse pricing trends across acrylates, MMA, oxo alcohols and related chemicals
• Support monthly price assessments and market reports
• Build price forecasts based on feedstock and energy market movements
• Contribute to supply & demand models and global market outlooks
• Track trade flows and arbitrage opportunities across regions
• Engage directly with industry contacts and clients to gather insights
• Gradually take ownership of client calls and enquiries

Successful candidates will have:

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering (or similar)
• Experience in market analysis, commodities, or chemical industry (preferred)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to interpret complex data and build insights
• Confident communicator - comfortable with regular calls and stakeholder interaction
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of petrochemicals / commodity markets
• Additional languages (German, French, Spanish, Arabic)
• Experience in pricing, forecasting, or market intelligence

If you're a data-driven analyst with an interest in commodities or chemical markets, we'd love to hear from you.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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