Overview
Come discover why we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®! Tricon is built on a foundation of perseverance, teamwork, and some of the industry’s top talent. Our company philosophy is rooted in a culture of independence and accountability, and we’re looking for innovative employees that are ready to help us grow in fast-paced, dynamic markets.
About Us
Tricon is an industry leader in the global commodity trading and distribution market. With over 29 years of experience, we’ve grown into one of Houston’s largest privately held companies and are proud to be recognized by ICIS as the world’s third-largest chemical distributor. With a diverse team of over 750 employees across 25+ global offices, we deliver value to our customers and partners through logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence services. Our mission is to strengthen international trade by facilitating the physical movement and marketing of chemicals, polymers, fuels, and other raw materials across the globe.
Position Summary
Tricon is seeking a Senior Market Intelligence Analyst to join our industry-leading polymers intelligence team in Houston, TX. This role will report to the Polymer Intelligence Manager. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of commodity trading and market economics, with preferred experience analyzing or consulting in the plastics space. This candidate will also excel at managing multiple priorities, and
is capable of navigating complex issues both independently and within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a proprietary outlook on various commodity and consumer markets that relate to the production, trade, and consumption of polymers
• Evaluate new and existing contractual trade structures, analyzing pricing mechanisms, exposure points, and potential value capture
• Identify emerging themes, data gaps, or strategic blind spots, and design research initiatives that deliver clarity and commercial value across regions and products
• Suggest new tools, sources, and techniques to enhance how we gather insights –

whether through improved data pipelines, custom models, or alternative data usage.

• Collaborate in the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing market intelligence reports and dashboards
• Communicate regularly with our key suppliers, customers, and service providers as part of Tricon’s in-house market intelligence function
• This role may require occasional domestic or international travel (up to 10%)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, international trade, or related fields is required; Masters or above is preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in an analytical or consulting setting, with exposure to polymers market as a plus
• Solid analytical foundations, with a proficiency using Microsoft Suite products (i.e., Excel, Powerpoint) and a developed understanding of Python, SQL, etc., to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights
• Ability to work efficiently to support a diverse set of commercial functions, sometimes under tight deadlines
• Self-starting, entrepreneurial candidates will excel in this role

Tricon is an equal opportunity employer.

• Develop and maintain a proprietary outlook on various commodity and consumer markets that relate to the production, trade, and consumption of polymers
• Evaluate new and existing contractual trade structures, analyzing pricing mechanisms, exposure points, and potential value capture
• Identify emerging themes, data gaps, or strategic blind spots, and design research initiatives that deliver clarity and commercial value across regions and products
• Suggest new tools, sources, and techniques to enhance how we gather insights