Job Description:

About Our Organization:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Team:

Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables stakeholders in the global chemical industry to improve operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery and consultation from a celebrated team of subject matter experts. We offer short- and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held around the globe. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain. 

About the Role:

As Executive Director - Consulting, you will be responsible for building and maintaining client relationships within the Americas region. You will develop, quote, lead and conduct bespoke research consulting projects with Chemical Market Analytics clients related to multiple products including olefins, plastics, aromatics, inorganics, syngas, feedstocks, and energy. The role is based in our Houston office and will require regular collaboration with our global team. You will report into the Vice President - Americas Bespoke Research and Consulting. 

You Will:

• Develop scope, proposals, cost estimates, and bids for potential consulting projects; negotiate with potential clients to win bid acceptance
• Act on incoming client requests that fall outside or in addition to normal Chemical Market Analytics Market Advisory and World Analysis subscription services
• Manage and deliver on approved projects, using both internal & external subject matter experts and supporting analysts
• Manage internal multi-client study preparations
• Mentor junior analysts and mid-level researchers
• Work with sales, business development, and all base chemical product managers to meet overall business revenue targets
• Work with global industry organizations and attend/speak at conferences that help build and nourish relationships with important industry contacts

You Have:

• At least 15 years’ experience in chemical and/or  energy industry consulting and consulting team management including experience in plant operations, commercial activities, data analysis, and  financial analysis
• Broad knowledge of the chemical & energy industries and a comprehensive understanding of regional differences related to chemical & energy markets
• Extensive experience coordinating resources including internal & external subject matter experts 
• Track record for writing, negotiating, and performing detailed consulting agreements
• Extensive experience writing, speaking, and presenting to audiences of all levels
• No restrictions that will prevent you from traveling domestically and internationally 25% to 35% of the time
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or technical discipline

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $195,000 - $240,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..