Deputy Director

Job Description:

Dow Jones Global Risk Insights is the combined offering of two market leaders Dragonfly and Oxford Analytica) providing geopolitical, macroeconomic and global security risks analysis for business, international organizations and public sector clients. Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, Dragonfly, Oxford Analytica, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Role:

As a deputy director you will manage a team of analysts and senior analyst for region with the core task is to deliver authoritative analysis of political, economic, business and social developments for the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief for a designated region in a timely, relevant and actionable way to clients in government, NGOs, multinational corporations and the financial sector.

We expect a relevant MA or PhD (in politics, economics, international relations or similar) and preferably some years working in a similar role.

You Will:

A Deputy Director performs all the tasks of a Senior Analyst, in addition to which they:

• chair the morning conference when the Director of Analysis is absent or otherwise engaged; 

• serve as Editor of the Day when the Director of Analysis is absent or otherwise engaged, having ultimate responsibility for what is published on that day (with regard to accuracy, forecasting and legal liability);

• acts as Page 2 editor routinely;

• line manages three or four Analysis staff members, setting objectives and measuring progress in line with priorities agreed with the Director of Analysis;

• assists and advises the Director on all aspects of the day-to-day management of the department;

• acts as a mentor to Senior Analysts and upholds analytical and writing standards; takes an active role in representing Analysis and the wider firm with clients at internal and external events and with the broadcast media; and

• performs one or two unique roles within the team, such as writing the Weekly Email to clients and marketing prospects; managing the OADB calendar; overseeing training modules for new hires and existing staff; delivers global presentations at conferences and events when the Director of Analysis is not available to do so; or manages the Shift and Production editors; or is responsible for developing longer-range forecasting material within the OADB.

You Have:

• We expect a relevant MA or PhD (in politics, economics, international relations or similar) and preferably some years working in a similar role.

• Line management experience 

• Demonstrated ability to work across teams to complete tasks to deadlines

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• A proactive mindset

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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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 .

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