About the Role:

Our Mergers & Acquisitions team is seeking a Vice President who will play a crucial role in executing Dow Jones's growth strategy through identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and integrating acquisitions. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Strategy, as VP of M&A, you will manage a team of people as well as complex projects. You have a proven track record in M&A, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset.

You will work in our midtown Manhattan office 5 days a week with flexibility as needed.

You Will:

• Work with the SVP of Strategy to define and refine the Dow Jones B2B inorganic growth strategy, identifying target markets and companies that align with the company's strategic objectives.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of potential acquisition targets, conducting market research and financial analysis to assess strategic fit and value.
• Oversee and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes, working closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure thorough evaluation of potential targets.
• Lead negotiations with target companies, structuring deals and managing the transaction process from initial contact through closing.
• Own integration planning and execution, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with Dow Jones's operational and strategic goals.
• Manage and mentor the M&A team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, board members, and advisors, providing regular updates on M&A activities and progress.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Drive the development and implementation of best practices and processes within the M&A function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

You Have:

• The willingness to work onsite in our midtown Manhattan office 5 days every week.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or relevant advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in M&A, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience within a strategic corporate environment is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex B2B M&A transactions.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with experience assessing and valuing potential acquisition targets.
• Excellent negotiation and deal structuring capabilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with experience influencing and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with a strong understanding of industry trends and market dynamics.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information.

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Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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 - OCEO

Job Category: Finance

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $260,000 - $310,000

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..

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.

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Req ID: 42538