Associate Director - Consulting (Dow Jones Energy)

Dow Jones & Co.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 195,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle Programs & Wellness
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Financial Health Programs
Cybersecurity Protection

Job summary

Dow Jones Energy is seeking an Associate Director - Consulting to lead bespoke research projects across energy and petrochemicals. You will own project execution from Houston, manage teams, and mentor staff while collaborating with clients and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in the sector, deep industry knowledge, and strong analytical and PM skills. A chemistry/engineering background with a science/business postgraduate degree is a plus.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in energy, refining or petrochemical industries or related consultancy.
  • Proven track record leading consulting projects.
  • Deep understanding of energy, petrochemicals, markets, and pricing.
  • Strong analytical and project management skills.
  • Engineering/chemistry degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Postgraduate degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Own projects executed from Houston and ensure timely delivery.
  • Manage consultancy project team and cross-regional members for smooth execution.
  • Leverage internal/external SMEs for in-depth analysis.
  • Support consulting directors and senior management on projects.
  • Mentor analysts and consulting team to complete tasks successfully.
  • Interface with clients and present study findings.
  • Assist in proposal writing and business development.

Skills

Leadership
Analytical skills
Project management
Client engagement
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor-level in chemical engineering/chemistry or related
Postgraduate degree in science or business management (a plus)

Job description

Dow Jones & Co.

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.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

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, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line.

Houston, TX - OPIS

Full time

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Job Description:
About the Team:

Dow Jones Energy delivers trusted price transparency, benchmarks, analytics, news, and insights across the global energy, chemicals, metals, and fuel supply value chains. Our offerings support institutional investors, analysts, and traders navigating spot, wholesale, and retail markets, as well as emerging segments tied to the global energy transition.
Through authoritative data, real-time intelligence, and deep market expertise, Dow Jones Energy enables financial professionals to mitigate risk and make high-stakes commercial decisions in volatile, fast-evolving global markets.

About the Role:

As Associate Director - Consulting in Dow Jones Energy's global bespoke consulting practice, you will 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 a highly experienced consulting professional who possesses in-depth knowledge of the chemical, petrochemical, refining and energy industries across various regions. You will have ownership of project execution, client relationships, and mentorship of the consulting team. You will report to the Executive Director - Consulting.

You Will:
  • Own projects executed from Houston and ensure their timely delivery
  • Actively manage the consultancy project team, including team members assigned to projects from other regions, and ensure smooth execution of projects
  • Utilize internal and external subject matter experts for in-depth analysis
  • Support consulting directors and senior management in project implementation
  • Manage, guide and mentor the analysts and consulting team through successful completion of project tasks
  • Interface with clients and present 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.
You Have:
  • At least 10+ years' experience in a commercial or techno-economic role in the energy, refining or petrochemical industry or within energy/petrochemical market consultancy
  • 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
  • Superior analytical and project management skills
  • Appropriate level of technical knowledge and industry insight necessary to effectively guide the consulting team and lead discussions with clients
  • B.Sc./B.Eng./B.Tech. degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, related discipline -OR- equivalent work experience
  • A postgraduate degree in science or business management (a plus)
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
  • Financial Health Programs
  • Cybersecurity Protection

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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. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are 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 or participating in an interview 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.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $140,000 - $195,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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