Senior Statistician

Dow Jones is a thriving business with big ambitions and there's never been a better time to join us. We have nearly 5,000 people in 60 locations around the world, ranging from our largest offices in New York, London, and Barcelona to teams on the ground wherever news is breaking. We report on some of the most important events of our time with news that is trusted and respected via our flagship publications, The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and Marketwatch. Dow Jones also brings together world-leading data, media, membership, and intelligence solutions to power the most ambitious companies and professionals. Our comprehensive portfolio of B2B products includes Risk & Compliance, Factiva, Newswires, and Energy solutions. At 130 years old, we have an amazing legacy but we're young at heart. We know the secret to our growth ambition is through data and innovative AI solutions.

We're looking for an energetic VP, AI Governance to play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a governing structure for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in a responsible manner that aligns with Dow Jones and News Corp's values. You will oversee a multidisciplinary AI Steering Committee representing stakeholders from multiple departments and develop training programs to educate staff on best practices in AI and AI policies. You will report to the EVP, Data & AI.

You Will :

• Build and deliver customized AI training sessions and workshops to a broad audience to promote AI concepts, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate across all Dow Jones and News Corp to collect and share AI policies and best practices.
• Facilitate AI Steering Committee meetings at all levels of stakeholder involvement.
• Keep abreast of emerging regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance and address potential gaps in collaboration with Legal and Privacy.
• In collaboration with News Corp, identify potential risks and values of new AI solutions and present findings to AI stakeholders.
• Develop and share expertise on leading AI solutions, working with Sales and Product teams to help understand and evaluate client requirements and possible solutions.
• Ensure AI standards are implemented and reflected through solution procurement, design, development, implementation, and monitoring practices.
• Manage a small team of data analysts and operations managers to deliver on the company's and department's goals and objectives.
• Conduct PoCs with new promising AI technologies to help drive automation and efficiency in the organization.

You Are :

• An excellent communicator – As a senior leader, you must be able to clearly communicate the business benefits of highly complex ideas and technical concepts to Executive Leadership and Senior business stakeholders, with the ability to connect AI initiatives to the organization's overall strategies and business goals.
• A collaborative relationship builder - As a Senior member of the Data & AI Leadership team, you will establish strong working relationships with Executives and Leaders across all Dow Jones business units and corporate functions to drive alignment and support for Dow Jones-wide strategic AI Programs and initiatives.
• Proactively identify opportunities to connect and bring stakeholder teams together across the organization to collaborate on AI policies and solutions to advance shared business goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or Business Management.
• At least 10 years' experience in data / AI-related fields with customer consulting in a management position.
• Experience directly building and managing high-performing teams.
• Experience in building strong working relationships with senior leadership.
• Outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the latest data technologies as well as regulations.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking and analytical and business insight.

Our Benefits :

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups. 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 (emailprotected). 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 - Data & AI

Job Category : Data Analytics / Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status : Non-Union role

Summary Location : Spain - Barcelona

Type : Full time

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