Associate Director - Consulting (Dow Jones Energy)

dowjones; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Education Benefits

Wellness Resources

Family Care Benefits

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, petrochemicals, and related markets. Based in Houston, you will own project execution, manage client relationships, and mentor a consulting team.

You will coordinate from Houston, oversee cross-regional teams, collaborate with SMEs, and contribute to business development while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial or techno-economic role in energy, refining or petrochemical sectors.
• Proven track record leading consulting projects.
• Deep understanding of energy and petrochemicals markets and pricing.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Experience guiding teams and leading client discussions.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver consulting projects from Houston.
• Lead consultancy team, including cross-region members.
• Engage internal and external SMEs for in-depth analysis.
• Support consulting directors and senior management on projects.
• Interface with clients and present findings.
• Contribute to business development and proposals.
• Mentor analysts and staff.
• Participate in recruiting and performance reviews.
• Travel on an ad-hoc basis.

Skills

Project management

Analytics

Client leadership

Team mentorship

Energy sector knowledge

Education

B.Sc./B.Eng./B.Tech. in chemical engineering or related

Postgraduate degree in science or business management

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

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

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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, r

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