Who you are

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with senior management as well as team members and peer groups

- People management skills
- Deep financial knowledge and an understanding of corporate financials

- 3+ years of relevant experience
- A professional attitude in client facing environment

- Ability to work in a high pressure environment with strict deadlines
- An openness to different views and opinions and an appreciation for team diversity

- Previous people management experience
- Background or strong interest in sports business and franchise operations

What the job involves

- We are launching a new data product focused on creating and maintaining a comprehensive database of integral sports franchises

- As Manager, Sports Franchise Data, you will be responsible for managing a team of researchers and ensuring the quality of output regarding franchise registration details, ownership, financials, and key executives

- You will collaborate with and support the broader product, sales, and research teams

- You will report to the Director, R&C; Adverse Media Delivery





- Lead a team of researchers to ensure timely and successful data delivery

- Define and oversee implementation of workflows for the team, aligning delivery processes with global product standards

- Hire, supervise, support, and develop a team to maximize potential through motivation, coaching, counseling, and delegation

- Have an automation mindset by initiating and driving change to existing team workflows and methodologies to create efficiencies and quality improvements

- Help in the planning of research resources for database assignments and for any large ad hoc projects

- Work under tight deadlines in a goal-oriented environment

- Show flexibility to be a team player and collaborate on other projects as needed

Benefits

- 20 weeks of parental leave

- 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave

- Up to 4 weeks of remote work per year

- 1 paid volunteer day annually

- $700 caregiver reimbursement

- Headspace emotional wellness membership
- ClassPass fitness and wellness membership

- Financial rewards for well-being activities

📌 Research Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Dow Jones
📍 Barcelona