Government Affairs Manager (EMEA)

Dow Jones; Greater London; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Insurance Plans

Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care & Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Dow Jones in London seeks a strategic Government Affairs Manager to identify, monitor, and influence UK/EU legislation impacting our data services and media policy. You will advocate on AI, AML, sanctions, and privacy regimes while coordinating with News Corp's Government Affairs team.

Lead analyses of EU AI Act, DORA, and related regimes; draft policy papers and briefing materials for senior leadership; build relationships with regulators and think tanks in the UK and EU.

Competenze

• 5-8 years in government relations, public affairs, or regulatory roles in financial services, data tech or media.
• Deep understanding of UK and EU legislative processes.
• Specific AML, sanctions, AI governance, copyright or data privacy experience essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate regulatory language into concise briefings.
• Existing network in London or Brussels policy circles is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio across digital regulations and energy policy.

Mansioni

• Advocacy & Engagement: represent Dow Jones before UK Gov departments and EU institutions; build stakeholder networks.
• Regulatory Analysis: lead analysis of EU AI Act, UK Digital Information/Smart Data Bill, DORA, AML regimes.
• Strategic Advisory: provide insights to senior leadership on regulatory impact on products and clients.
• Policy Positioning: draft position papers, responses and briefing materials for executives.
• Trade Associations: manage Dow Jones' involvement in industry groups to amplify policy voice.
• Energy Sector Monitoring: track UK/EU energy policy and carbon market regulations.

Conoscenze

Regulatory affairs experience

UK/EU legislative process

AML & Sanctions knowledge

AI governance / data privacy

Communication skills

Policy network

Adaptability

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Company: Dow Jones

Location: London, UK

Reports to: Vice President, Data Strategy

Focus Areas: UK & EU Regulation (AML, Sanctions, AI, DORA, Copyright, Privacy, Energy issues specifically, and media policy more generally)

About The Role

Dow Jones is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Government Affairs Manager based in London. You will be responsible for identifying, monitoring, and influencing legislative and regulatory developments in the EU and UK that impact our business intelligence and data services as well as monitoring general media policy and regulations. You will serve as the primary advocate for Dow Jones on critical files including AI, Copyright, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), International Sanctions, and the evolving digital and privacy regulatory landscape (DORA, and GDPR). You will also maintain a watching brief on Energy policy as it relates to our commodities and energy information business, including Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). You will also work closely with government affairs colleagues in the industry in monitoring and advocating for media and press-freedom issues within the UK and EU.

You Will: Advocacy & Engagement

Represent Dow Jones before UK Government departments (e.g., HM Treasury), the European Commission, the European Parliament and others. Build and maintain a network of stakeholders among regulators, industry associations, and think tanks. Work closely with News Corp's global Government Affairs team.

Regulatory Analysis

Lead the analysis of key legislative files including the EU AI Act, UK Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), and evolving AML/Sanctions regimes.

Strategic Advisory

Provide actionable insights to senior leadership on how upcoming regulations will impact the business, product development and regulatory requirements Dow Jones clients need to meet.

Policy Positioning

Draft high-quality position papers, consultation responses, and briefing materials for executive leadership.

Trade Associations

Manage Dow Jones's participation in relevant industry groups and trade associations to amplify our voice on shared policy goals.

Energy Sector Monitoring

Monitor UK/EU energy policy developments and carbon market regulations to support our energy information and pricing divisions.

You Have Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a regulatory role within the financial services, data technology, or media sectors.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of the UK and EU legislative processes.
• Specific experience with AML, Sanctions, AI governance, AI, Copyright or Data Privacy is essential.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex legal and regulatory language into concise business briefings.
• Network: An existing network of contacts within London or Brussels policy circles is highly desirable.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage a diverse portfolio, shifting focus between high-priority digital regulations and niche energy/commodity policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a global matrixed organization.
• An interest in the intersection of generative AI and intellectual property/journalism.
• Experience in advocacy and regulatory agencies in the US.

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

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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.

Business Area

Dow Jones - Data & AI

Job Category

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status

Non-Union role

Company Overview

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).