Description
We are seeking a strategic and proactive Associate Director – Risk Analysis, Controls & Assurance to work directly alongside the VP, Global Risk & In-Business Controls to design, deploy, and maintain an enterprise-wide risk framework.
This role extends beyond traditional price reporting risk management into the full operational spectrum of the business,spanning research, data management, AI deployment, new product development, antitrust compliance, and events.
You will be responsible for building robust guardrails and control mechanisms that proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks before they impact the business.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to architect, operationalize, and maintain a comprehensive risk analysis, controls, and assurance framework tailored to Dow Jones Energy.
- Lead risk assessments across editorial and non-editorial business functions, executing continuous monitoring, controls testing, and gap analyses to ensure guardrails remain effective.
- Define and monitor control frameworks governing the use of AI, machine learning tools, and automated data ingestion, while embedding risk-by-design principles into the new product development (NPD) pipeline.
- Implement controls to safeguard against antitrust issues, commercial conflicts of interest, and regulatory non-compliance.
- Partner with Data Governance and Tech teams to establish control standards around data provenance, intellectual property usage, third-party licensing, and data security.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in risk management, internal controls, regulatory assurance, or operational risk, preferably within financial data, energy/commodities markets, or publishing.
- Broad domain exposure to operational risk areas, including data governance, AI/tech governance, antitrust/competition law considerations, event operations, and product development lifecycles.
- Proven analytical ability to map business processes, identify latent control gaps, and design pragmatic, non-bureaucratic control solutions.
- Executive presence and strong communication skills to articulate risk concepts clearly to senior business leaders, technical teams, and commercial partners.
- A proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on shifting risk management to an upfront strategic enablement function.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Technology, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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