Chief of Staff to Dow Jones Energy General Manager

Dow Jones & Company•New York City, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow Jones Energy provides essential price transparency, benchmarks, analytics, news, and insights for the global energy, chemicals, metals, and fuel supply value chains. Our services are designed for institutional investors, analysts, and traders who operate in spot, wholesale, and retail markets, as well as emerging segments related to the global energy transition. By delivering authoritative data, real-time intelligence, and deep market expertise, Dow Jones Energy empowers financial professionals to manage risk and make critical commercial decisions in dynamic and evolving global markets. As Vice President - Business Strategy for Dow Jones Energy, you will report directly to the General Manager (GM) of Energy. You will be responsible for managing functions critical to the GM's productivity and that of the broader Dow Jones Energy leadership team. Serving as the GM's primary point of contact and right-hand person, you will cultivate strong relationships with the leadership team members who report to the GM, ensuring the successful implementation of growth initiatives. You will maintain awareness of all business activities, effectively communicate the GM's directives and actions, and act as her proxy with various stakeholders, including members of the Executive Leadership Team, to optimize performance and output. This role requires working in our midtown Manhattan office every weekday.

Requirements

Willingness to work on-site in our midtown Manhattan office Monday through Friday
Minimum 15 years’ professional experience - including cross-functional leadership roles and/or in operations, strategy or management consulting
Experience working closely with executive leaders
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner at a senior level
Highly organized with strong attention to details
An interest and aptitude in solving problems and challenges by proactively devising solutions
Versatility and adaptability to handle a highly-variable workload
Proper discretion and sound judgment to keep information confidential, as needed
Experience effectively managing simultaneous activities in a fast-paced business environment
Flexible schedule; available for international/domestic travel, occasionally at the last minute
An interest in the subject matter covered by the team - energy, commodities, chemicals and environmental commodities would be a helpful asset

Responsibilities

Manage key priorities of the GM and Head of Strategy & Business Operations; and serve as the primary point of contact for all executive initiatives
Manage the operating rhythm for the business in collaboration with the Energy Leadership Team and finance partners to ensure alignment on strategy and goals
Develop client engagement strategy for the GM in alignment with business priorities
Provide priority management and oversight for the GM
Attend meetings with GM/Head of S&BO, taking notes, and facilitating takeaways
Review, draft, and manage responses to emails, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective communication on behalf of the GM
Demonstrate solid understanding of Dow Jones’ core business and strategic plan; regularly promote the GM’s vision to the broader team to ensure alignment and productivity
Execute on the vision through tight management of strategic, high-growth projects that are cross-department and cross-brand
Manage change management programs in collaboration with the Leadership team
Facilitate decision-making with the GM and Energy leadership team; act as confidant and advisor to offer sound perspective and guidance
Instill a sense of teamwork and loyalty within the broader team to inspire and motivate others around growth initiatives; act as “eyes and ears” to ensure such initiatives are implemented effectively
Travel to meetings with the GM or her representative
Oversee a team of executive assistants and assist them with their career development and work capacity