Petrochemicals Analyst

Indonesian Institute for Energy Economics

Petrochemicals Analyst researching economic and market aspects of India's petrochemical industry at IEEFA. Collaborating and producing reports to accelerate the transition from oil and gas.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research on economic implications, financial mechanisms, and market analysis to evaluate the role of petrochemicals in the country’s economy, the financial performance of the key petrochemical actors and the petrochemical market’s growth trajectory.
Conduct horizon scanning for petrochemical industry developments by reviewing articles, annual reports, investor presentations, and industry publications related to the industry.
Prepare forecasts and analysis of trends in the Indian petrochemical industry.
Collects economic data from established datasets and other sources, utilising data collection and data science protocols.
Utilises statistical analysis, mathematical methodologies, and modelling techniques to develop data.
Engage with relevant external stakeholders (e.g. regulators, banking institutions, investors, MDB’s) in India and abroad, and represent IEEFA at meetings and industry events
Collaborate with team members and work independently to research and write original, compelling, and professional reports and commentaries on India’s petrochemical industry.
Drafting, formatting and proofing reports, submissions, press releases and presentations
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years’ experience in economics or finance, with experience related to the Indian petrochemical industry (petrochemicals, agrochemicals, plastics) is preferred
A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or engineering and/or with professional certifications (e.g. CFA) or appropriate and relevant market-oriented experience in lieu of those degrees
Comprehensive experience in analysing the industry growth’s impact on the economy, financial reporting, stocks, and investment portfolios
Proficient understanding of finance, economics and quantitative analysis.
Understanding of policy and regulatory landscape in the petrochemical industry, with a focus on India
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through publications, reports, commentaries and liaising with regulators/ government stakeholders.
High degree of technological proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and demonstrated ability to learn new software and applications
Commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable economy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time 12-month fixed-term employment contract with the option of extension by mutual agreement and market-competitive remuneration.
Some travel is required.
All global team members attend IEEFA’s annual conference and regional or international team retreat.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at IEEFA. All members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing all team members with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

economic analysisfinancial analysisstatistical analysismathematical methodologiesdata collectiondata science protocolsmodelling techniquesforecastingquantitative analysisfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationcollaborationindependent researchreport writingpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementattention to detailcritical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

CFA