Chief of Staff - Dow Jones Energy

Job Description:About the Role:

As Chief of Staff - Dow Jones Energy (COS), you will manage functions essential to the productivity of the Dow Jones Energy General Manager, Dow Jones Energy Head of Strategy & Operations, and the broader Dow Jones Energy leadership team. 

You will manage the various commitments of the Dow Jones Energy General Manager and execute their new priorities. You will serve as their point-person on a day-to-day basis and foster strong relationships with their direct reports on the leadership team. You will have awareness of all activity throughout the business and ensure that growth initiatives are implemented successfully. You will clearly communicate information and actions from the GM and act as a proxy on their behalf with various stakeholders including Executive Leadership Team members. 

This role requires daily onsite work in the midtown Manhattan office. You will report to the Head of Strategy and Operations.

About the Team:

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.

You Will:

• Provide priority management and oversight for the the GM

• Demonstrate solid understanding of Dow Jones’ core business and strategic plan

• Regularly promote the GM’s vision to the broader team to ensure alignment and productivity

• Facilitate decision-making with the GM and Energy leadership team

• Develop client engagement strategy for the GM in alignment with business priorities

• Manage the operating rhythm for the business in collaboration with the Energy Leadership Team and finance partners to ensure alignment on strategy and goals

• Execute on the vision through tight management of strategic, high-growth projects that are cross-department and cross-brand

• Manage change management programs in collaboration with the Leadership team

• Travel to meetings with the GM or her representative

You Have:

• At least 10 years’ professional experience which includes cross-functional leadership roles as a Chief of Staff or in operations, strategy or management consulting roles

• Experience working closely with executive leaders

• Effectively managed simultaneous activities in a fast-paced business environment

• Flexible schedule which includes availability for last-minute domestic or international travel 

• An interest in energy, commodities, chemicals and environmental commodities

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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Business Area:

Dow Jones - OPIS

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $180,000 - $210,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..