FactSet

Director, Deep Sector Power & Utilities

FactSet$157K — $225K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or relevant field.
  • 15+ years of experience in the energy sector or financial services, covering Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Energy Transition.
  • Expertise in Power Development, Regulated Utilities, and Energy Transition, with knowledge of Oil & Gas markets.
  • Ability to act as a subject matter expert on energy content in client workflows.
  • Strong understanding of large-scale operational dynamics and financial reporting relevant to the energy sector.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and GIS tools, with experience in analytical environments.
  • Experience managing offshore or outsourced teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee major projects from inception to delivery, ensuring quality outcomes and risk management.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental resources and drive project prioritization.
  • Engage with clients to resolve issues and gather feedback on products.
  • Contribute as an energy subject matter expert through white papers and thought leadership.
  • Lead and develop the Power & Utilities team across sub-teams.
  • Collaborate with the Oil & Gas team to share best practices and align priorities.
  • Manage headcount planning and contribute to company-wide initiatives.
  • Leverage AI and machine learning in workflows and expand analytics capabilities.
  • Advise on energy content strategies and partner with engineering and product teams.
  • Shape the long-term product roadmap and pursue partnerships for content expansion.

Benefits

  • Discounted employee stock purchase program and 401K matching.
  • 3 weeks paid time off in the first year.
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and vision care.
  • Reimbursement for CFA, CIPM, CAIA, and FRM exam expenses.
  • Wellness programs including gym discounts.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
Full Job Description

About the Role

The Director, Deep Sector Power & Utilities will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of FactSet's Energy content offerings, providing global, multi-office leadership across the Energy team. As a recognized subject matter expert in the energy sector, you will bring deep knowledge of energy data providers, reporting frameworks, regulatory developments, and industry trends, as well as a thorough understanding of how Power & Utilities data is leveraged across investment management, research workflows, and decision-making processes.

Working in close partnership with the Deep Sector and broader Data Solutions teams, you will develop and execute a comprehensive data product strategy encompassing content acquisition, collection, integration, and analytical insights. You will lead the Power & Utilities team — comprised of Power Development, Regulated Utility, and Energy Transition sub-teams — while collaborating closely with the Oil & Gas team and broader Deep Sector organization. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing complex product development projects, optimizing internal models and workflows, managing relationships with third-party energy data providers, supporting sales teams and interfacing with key clients, and developing derived energy content and insights, including the strategic application of artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee major projects from inception to delivery, ensuring well-defined scope, appropriate prioritization, timely communication of risks, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental resources and drive prioritization decisions across competing project and operational demands.
  • Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to resolve issues, gather product feedback, and drive satisfaction through demonstrations and sales presentations.
  • Serve as a credible energy subject matter expert, contributing to white papers, webinars, and thought leadership content.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Power & Utilities team across Power Development, Regulated Utility, and Energy Transition sub-teams.
  • Collaborate with the Oil & Gas and broader Deep Sector teams to align priorities and share best practices.
  • Manage headcount planning, employee relations, and ad hoc legal and contract matters, while contributing to company-wide initiatives.
  • Maintain and improve energy data sets, workflows, and legacy models to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Leverage AI and machine learning tools to enhance existing workflows and expand data collection and analytics capabilities.
  • Advise on energy content collection, distribution, and expansion strategies, providing direction to engineering and product teams.
  • Partner with senior leadership on hiring, compensation, organizational structure, and departmental strategy.
  • Shape the long-term product roadmap, develop investment business cases, and pursue partnerships with third-party data providers to expand content capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a relevant field
  • 15+ years of relevant experience within the energy sector and/or financial services, with comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of energy markets, including Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Energy Transition
  • Demonstrated expertise in Power Development, Regulated Utilities, and Energy Transition, with familiarity across Oil & Gas markets
  • Ability to serve as an authoritative subject matter expert on energy content and its integration into client workflows across asset classes
  • Strong understanding of large-scale operations, with the ability to identify problems, solutions, dependencies, and downstream impacts
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting as it relates to energy sector data and content
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple offices and geographies
  • Proven ability to create and deliver executive-level and client-facing presentations, including product demonstrations and sales pitch support
  • Experience managing offshore and/or outsourced teams and operations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills across a wide range of audiences, from analysts to C-level executives
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and GIS tools with a proven track record of applying these in an analytical or data-driven environment
  • Demonstrated experience working with AI workflows and applying AI/ML techniques to data and content challenges
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft suite of products and financial market data platforms
  • For U.S. candidates, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Why Life is Better as a FactSetter:

  • Secure your future with our discounted employee stock purchase program and 401K matching.
  • 3 weeks paid time off your first year of employment.
  • No or low-cost medical, dental and vision care.
  • Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to the CFA, CIPM, CAIA and FRM exams.
  • Wellness programs including gym discounts and more.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver (4 weeks for secondary).
  • Employee referral bonuses.

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means: 

  • The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
  • Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.  
  • Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. 
  • A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. 
  • Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development. 
  • open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging. 

Learn more about our benefits . 

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. 

The budgeted salary range for this position in the States of Colorado, New York and Connecticut is $157,500 - $225,000.

About FactSet

FactSet Research Systems Inc. provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment community in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company delivers insight and information to investment professionals through its analytics, services, contents, and technologies. Its applications suite offers tools and resources, including company and industry analyses, full screening tools, portfolio analysis, risk profiles, alpha-testing, portfolio optimization, and research management solutions. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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