We break stories, influence ideas, and advance business intelligence and cultural interest. We expose the events that turn markets, the digital breakthroughs that transform art, the demand that drives invention, as well as the political and societal passing moments and lasting consequences. We are the people of Dow Jones. From different fields, backgrounds and viewpoints we invite you to join us.
Examine the world and bring it to others.
Job Description:
Dow Jones powers the business and professional world with news, information and data from our portfolio of iconic brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Investors Business Daily and Factiva. We are seeking an analytical trailblazer with a keen understanding of industry trends and business models to help fuel our long term growth.
The role entails identifying and quantifying new growth opportunities, guiding strategic business decisions and partnership negotiations with analytical rigor, and collaborating with senior leaders across Dow Jones.
Job Description
Leads the Partnerships Business Analysis (PBA) team that drives ideation and analysis of new business opportunities for the Chief Business Officer and the New Ventures team.
The Senior Director, PBA supports the overall teams for Business Development and New Ventures including growth areas initiatives for Partnerships, Audio/Video and Events. The projects will provide the analysis needed to drive decisions around the opportunity.
Responsibilities:
Lead the Business Analysis team in support of new business ventures and strategic partnerships
Derive actionable insights from market research, competitive trends and industry sources.
Prepare financial models, business plans, and investment requests.
Create C-level presentations that drive decision making.
Support deal negotiations, analyze & grow existing partnerships, and help DJ enter new markets.
Work in a fast paced environment across all of Dow Jones’ brands and business models.
Have exposure to C-suite leaders at Dow Jones/News Corp and key partners at Google, Apple, etc
Translates and helps articulate company’s and team’s goals into the strategy with our partnerships
Manages a team of managers/analysts.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years experience in a consulting, investment banking, or business development role or similar environment
Demonstrated experience in financial modeling and complex data analysis
Must be able to create persuasive, visually appealing presentations describing complex business opportunities.
Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to C-suite executives
Entrepreneurial drive and resourcefulness with a deep understanding of technology disruption and changing consumer behaviors in news media
Prior experience managing analysts in fast-tempo environments
Preferred Qualifications:
8 or more years experience in a consulting, investment banking or business development role or similar environment
MBA or CFA
Direct experience/exposure in tech, media or news industry
Dow Jones , Making Careers Newsworthy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
Business Area: NEW VENTURES
Job Category: Marketing Group
Req ID: 33400
