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Executive Director, Financial & Capital Markets (FCM)

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Dow Jones

Executive Director, Financial & Capital Markets (FCM)

London, United Kingdom

About the Role:

This is a senior Leadership Team role, working across the CMA organization to drive growth into the FCM client base, which often has somewhat different use cases to the more traditional chemical corporate clients. As the Executive Director you will develop business plans and strategies to grow the business into the Financial and Capital Markets client base, which includes Investment Banks, Equity Sell side Research, Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Quant Funds. You will work with internal stakeholders in sales, product management, marketing, business development and research to identify white and brown space opportunities and develop programs to grow the pipeline and ultimately win new business.

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You will lead the development, redesign and growth of the Chemical Advisory Service (CAS), a curated product specifically targeting the asset management and related community. In addition to this, they will assist in the development and production of a new Chemical Market Analytics wide Strategic Insights product, that requires regular interaction across the value chain teams globally, targeting C-Suite, Investment Banking leads, Investor Relations

About the Team:

Chemical Market Analytics brings together unrivalled expertise in chemicals to provide information and insight products that critically inform the strategic investment and operational decisions made by both industry and the financial sector. Our offerings include crucial price benchmarks, comprehensive asset databases, short and long-term market forecasts, analysis of industry dynamics and company strategies, and tools to enable comparison and benchmarking of operational efficiency and production. We offer 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.

You Will:
  • Undertake commercial focused calls and in person meetings with prospects and clients, with the ability to work with the CMA commercial teams in putting together appropriate offerings.
  • Manage and develop the skills and contribution of the FCM Senior Research Analyst, including preparation of the monthly publication of the CAS, and assisting with the repositioning and redesign of the offering.
  • Initiate a regular dialogue and meeting schedule with key high-level heads of Chemicals Investment Banking, to assist in potential consulting project wins.
  • Develop and maintain an internally focused update analysing the key developments in chemical markets from the reporting and performance of the major listed players, including price, volume margin trends, sector share price performance, to allow CMA internal audience to understand how the corporates are reporting performance and outlook expectations.
  • Take the lead in getting relevant FCM participation at WCF, both attendees and speakers
  • Facilitate collaboration efforts across the broader Dow Jones organisation, including WSJ, CMM, Private Equity News, Financial News and Barrons, to broaden the awareness of the CMA offering to the FCM community, to aid in the growth of the BoB and consulting.
  • Regular analysis of the FCM BoB, to allow the full understanding of the revenue trends, including pipeline analysis.
  • Maintain and develop a Roadmap document that focuses on future enhancements and product development.

You Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or STEM related subject and substantial demonstrable relevant work experience.
  • Excellent English communication skills (Verbal and Written)
  • Knowledge and experience in either the chemicals or financial markets, and ideally both.
  • Ability to understand the clients need, and then build and negotiate an appropriate product package offering, in conjunction with the commercial team.
  • A strong work ethic and able to work in a fast-paced environment, as well as excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure to achieve set deadlines and with a high attention to detail.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, analytical and communication skills (written and oral) and be self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to achieve results.
  • Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and the use of analytical tools such as databases, spreadsheets, process documenting and business intelligence applications
  • Experience/knowledge of data visualization applications, data analysis and data modelling

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

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).

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. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Req ID: 44396

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: DowJones-44396_1341390824
Employment Type: Other

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