SVP, M&A: Growth Strategy & Deal Execution

Dow Jones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones in New York is seeking a senior executive to lead its M&A strategy. The SVP, M&A will drive inorganic growth, sourcing acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions across the enterprise.

This role requires a highly strategic leader with deep transaction experience who can operate across markets, build trusted relationships, and translate opportunities into scalable growth. You will own end-to-end lifecycle from sourcing to integration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading complex M&A transactions and strategic growth initiatives.
• Strong financial and strategic acumen in valuation, modeling, and synergy assessment.
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence executives, and manage cross‑functional diligence.
• Experience driving integration and post-close value realization across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dow Jones’ M&A strategy and execution across the enterprise.
• Own the deal pipeline and identify acquisition, investment, and partnership opportunities.
• Advise CEO, CFO, and leaders on growth opportunities, market dynamics, and portfolio strategy.
• Develop an operating framework for evaluating opportunities and financial outcomes.
• Lead all phases of transactions from sourcing to close and integration.
• Define integration strategies early to align deal thesis with operating model and value creation.
• Build external relationships to generate deal flow with investors, PE firms, banks, and advisors.
• Represent Dow Jones in strategic discussions, industry conferences, and investor meetings.

Skills

M&A leadership

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Dow Jones in New York is seeking a senior executive to lead its M&A strategy. The SVP, M&A will drive inorganic growth, sourcing acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions across the enterprise.

This role requires a highly strategic leader with deep transaction experience who can operate across markets, build trusted relationships, and translate opportunities into scalable growth. You will own end-to-end lifecycle from sourcing to integration.