Principal Consultant

News Corp; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

News Corp, via Dow Jones Energy, is seeking a Principal Consultant in Dubai to lead bespoke research projects across energy, feedstocks, olefins, plastics, and related sectors. You will own project execution, client relationships, and mentor the consulting team. Global collaboration is expected, with regular interaction with the extended team.

The role demands deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and excellent English communication. Travel may be required as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry required.
• Postgraduate degree is advantageous.
• 7+ years in a commercial or techno-economic role in energy/petrochemicals.
• Proven track record leading consulting projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Dubai-based projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead consultancy team and coordinate across regions.
• Utilize SMEs to provide in-depth analysis.
• Support directors and senior management on projects.
• Mentor analysts and consultants to successful outcomes.
• Interface with clients and present findings.
• Contribute to business development and proposals.
• Participate in resource planning and recruiting.
• Engage in team discussions as a knowledge stakeholder.
• Travel on an ad-hoc basis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

English communication

Additional language skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry

Postgraduate degree advantage

Tools

MS Office

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 unrivalled 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, and Dow Jones Energy with multiple heritage brands (OPIS, Chemical Market Analytics (CMA), PetroChem Wire, Axxis, A2i and Eco-Movement). Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Team:

Dow Jones Energy enables energy and chemical stakeholders around the global to improve operational efficiency and make strategic decisions 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. Our bespoke consulting team has experience from upstream oil, gas, and minerals operations to chemicals, plastics and downstream end-use markets. This rich expertise equips us with a deep understanding of the industry’s most significant challenges, allowing us to collaborate closely and deliver the best solution that fits the needs of our clients. The worldwide chemical and energy industry looks to Dow Jones Energy to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain.

Job Summary:

Principal Consultant is a leadership position in our bespoke consulting practice, with a responsibility to develop, quote, lead and conduct bespoke research consulting projects covering multiple business lines including energy, feedstocks, olefins, plastics, aromatics, inorganics, syngas, and other materials. This is an opportunity for highly experienced consulting professional having in-depth knowledge of the chemical, petrochemical, refining and energy industries across various regions. The role involves taking ownership of the project execution, client relationship and mentoring the consulting team.

The position is based at our Dubai office and will require working closely with our global team on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of projects executed from Dubai office and ensure timely delivery of projects.

• Actively manage the consultancy project team, including team members assigned to projects from other regions, and ensure smooth execution of projects.

• Utilise both internal and external subject matter experts to provide in-depth analysis.

• Support consulting directors and senior management in implementing projects.

• Manage, guide and mentor the analyst and consulting team through successful completion of project tasks.

• Interface with clients and present the study findings.

• Participate in business development activities and assist in proposal writing for the consulting business.

• Participate in resource planning, performance appraisal and recruiting processes.

• Contribute to team discussions on various consulting projects as a knowledgeable stakeholder.

• Travel on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of B.Sc./B.Eng./B.Tech. degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is required.

• A postgraduate degree in science or business management will be considered as an advantage.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in a commercial or techno-economic role in the energy, refining or petrochemical industry or within energy/petrochemical market consultancy is required.

• Proven track record in successfully leading consulting or similar projects

• In-depth understanding of the energy and petrochemicals business, the structure of industry, the production technologies, and economic aspects such as markets and pricing is important.

Skills:

• High level of analytical and project management skills.

• Appropriate level of technical knowledge and industry insight to be able to effectively guide the consulting team and lead discussions with clients

• Articulate in English with excellent communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration.

• Additional language skills are a plus.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite of programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category: General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

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 newsgathering 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, Dow Jones Risk &Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).