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Business Development Executive

New York

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The Role / Position Overview

FT Specialist is a division of the FT Group, providing niche audience groups with must-have information that helps them make better decisions and operate more effectively. We’re excited by the growth potential for the FT Group through a newly invigorated and energised fDi Intelligence Portfolio bringing together the unique offerings from fDi, Wavteq and GIS Planning and creating a dedicated team within FT Specialist.

 

You will be part of the global sales team responsible for the delivery and execution of a strategy to build sustainable long-term and recurring revenue growth in the sales market territory defined as Latin America (LATAM). 

 

The Business Development Executive for Latin America (LATAM) will have responsibility for meeting quarterly and annual sales revenue targets, supporting the development and execution of a sales plan for the LATAM sales market territory which supports the delivery of these targets, plus providing project management or consulting services focused on driving portfolio sales + quality project delivery.

  

The role will draw upon your deep in-market skills, relationships, and proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets as well as the ability to work on your own initiative to proactively research, develop and advance new business opportunities through the sales pipeline.  Working closely with The VP of Sales for the Americas the Business Development Executive for LATAM will work to shape new FDI portfolio opportunities, set up and conduct prospect meetings/demos, generate proposals, and follow up on inbound inquiries to effectively meet LATAM sales targets. The role must translate the organization’s vision, mission, and portfolio benefits into meaningful opportunities that prospects can relate to and feel excited by. 

 

You will report into The VP of Sales for the Americas. 

 

Key requirements, responsibilities and outputs

Business Development Executive for LATAM, fDi Intelligence Portfolio will have specific responsibilities, including:

 

1. Driving fDi Portfolio Sales + Growth in the LATAM Markets 

  • Represent the fDi Intelligence Portfolio’s in-market business development activities in the LATAM sales market territory

  • Contact potential clients through cold calls, emails, and various media to present our portfolio of solutions and surface a pipeline of prospective sales opportunities

  • Develop/review strategic proposals, deliver face-to-face or virtual sales presentations, and provide accurate sales forecasts that contribute to global sales planning efforts 

  • Create, and update your individual LATAM sales plan and follow agreed-upon sales processes and procedures and ensure the timely and appropriate follow-up on all leads. 

  • Attend scheduled sales team meetings to surface and socialize key opportunities and sales challenges. 

  • Playing a lead role in the RFP development and response process for qualified opportunities in the LATAM markets 

 

2. Prospect + Market Sales Intelligence

  • Leverage effective, in-market sales and prospecting approaches to identify and advance new sales opportunities 

  • Identify and qualify high-probability leads from global marketing campaigns and digital engagement events 

  • Leverage sales data and market knowledge to work with The VP of Sales for the Americas to refine fDi Intelligence's key sales value proposition and approach to driving portfolio sales throughout the APAC market 

  • Maintain and update key sales activity and data points related to LATAM business development opportunities in the designated CRM 

  • Work with The VP of Sales for the Americas to track sales performance and operational improvements that could support further market growth. 

  • Stay up-to-date with new fDi Portfolio product and service enhancements and related sales approaches 

  • Keep up to speed with current economic development happenings and related events in your market territory including suggested fDi Portfolio 

 

3. Sales Operations Support

  • Work with The VP of Sales for the Americas to evolve and execute an LATAM sales plan for achieving new business targets in the region including identifying key client prospects, updating sales messaging, and facilitating cross-sell and upsell opportunities 

  • Support the delivery of business development events in the LATAM markets with VP-level support 

  • Prepare as-needed sales reports, presentations, and summaries, as well as maintain files, records, and correspondence for current + prospective clients for LATAM market territory.

  • Provide project management services focused on driving LATAM market success as needed

 

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $58,500-$60,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. 

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help. 

 

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Editor, MandateWire

New York

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Job Purpose

MandateWire is a subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors in North America, Europe Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

The North America Editor is an exciting role for someone who wants to develop a range of skills while working with a global team. The successful candidate will report into MandateWire’s London-based Managing Editor and, on a daily basis, manage and edit the reports of a team of eight journalists.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Editing stories for daily news emails;
  • Managing a team of eight journalists, ensuring they meet their goals develop their skills and maintain output
  • Interviewing and training of new staff when necessary
  • Writing clean news reports based on interviews with investment officials from pension funds, charities, insurers and other institutional investors;
  • Producing broader, data-based editorial content for monthly and quarterly analysis of industry trends;
  • Liaising with MandateWire teams in other regions – London, Manila and Thailand as needed.
  • Contributing to the development of MandateWire with new ideas and assisting with the expansion of the product.

Other key roles the Editor will be expected to fill:

  • Demonstrating what is expected of a high-performing member of the MandateWire editorial team;
  • Checking entry of reporters work into the CMS and tagging accuracy on news reports;
  • Setting a good example to team members by maintaining strict adherence to deadlines

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications / Capabilities / Skills / Experience

  • Knowledge of financial terminology and the institutional investment industry;
  • Experience interviewing senior executives;
  • Experience editing for a daily news service;
  • Superb organizational skills to manage time effectively, scheduling calls, inputting data and meeting the daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines;
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of data and identify relevant material;
  • Good level of computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Person Profile

  •  Well-organized and able to prioritize workload effectively
  •  Polite and confident telephone manner
  •  Detail oriented
  • Calm under pressure
  • Able to multi-task
  • Proactive
  • Team player

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - 121,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. 

 

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Mutual Fund/ETF Technology Reporter

New York

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Ignites, an online daily from the Financial Times, is looking for a reporter to join its team covering the mutual fund and ETF industry. This reporter will cover technology and operations – including how major fund companies are using artificial intelligence and building automation tools. The reporter will also cover major service providers, including State Street and BNY Mellon, as well as the index providers who build the benchmarks that mutual funds and ETFs compare themselves to.

We are the premier publication covering the mutual fund, ETF and 401(k) marketplaces, and a go-to source for industry decision-makers.

The position is based in Manhattan, however we have a hybrid remote-work policy.

What We Offer: 

The reporter will join a team of seasoned journalists in ferreting out scoops and creating must-have content for executives working in the ever-changing asset-management industry. 

We break major industry stories and provide analysis that has been picked up by major national papers, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We have also received several industry awards in areas including investigative reporting, analysis and news coverage.

The ideal candidate will relish working a beat, developing a network of sources, deriving narratives from legal and regulatory filings and breaking news. We welcome creative ideas for presenting information to our readers across print, graphic and video platforms. Applicants should be flexible and comfortable working as part of a team.

The successful candidates will join an established, successful and profitable Financial Times publication with more than 125,000 paying readers.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Reporting and writing at least three stories per week for our daily newsletter
  • Mining public documents and developing a network of sources to generate scoops and story ideas
  • Contributing to all storytelling formats, including videos, features, webcasts and, when appropriate, graphics and other visualizations
  • Attending industry events and meeting with sources to stay on top of the latest industry trends (including virtual events)

What You’ll Bring:

  • A desire to join a team focused on keeping our publication’s market-leading position by contributing fresh, original content relevant to our niche audience
  • Experience digging through regulatory or legal filings
  • Proven ability to develop a network of sources
  • Interest in working across media platforms, such as print, video, visuals
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • No prior financial journalism experience is required, but candidates who have a particular interest in the topics described are encouraged to identify that when applying.

People from traditionally underrepresented communities, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for you? Our benefits and culture

As an employee, you can expect:

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for employees and their families
  • Competitive 401k and company match, profit sharing, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefits
  • Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Flexible working
  • Other great perks such as summer Fridays, volunteer days and in-office events
  • Employee-led networks which promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace by connecting, engaging and empowering individuals across the organization

 

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000-$75,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. This position I s represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

 

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Real Assets Reporter, FundFire

New York

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About Us

Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. We're a digital-first organization made up of journalists, technologists, product managers, event planners, strategists, commercial and finance experts, marketing and communications specialists - and much more. Our strength is in our employees, who hail from all different backgrounds and walks of life.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

The Role / Position Overview

Money-Media, a fast growing division of the FT, is an online media firm which provides news and intelligence for specialized businesses through their extensive suite of products.

FundFire, a Money-Media publication, is seeking a reporter to real assets for its FundFire Alternatives weekly.

This is a dynamic market segment that includes some of the biggest names in finance. This beat will look at how hedge funds and other alternative managers build products around real estate, commodities and other corners of the private market that give investors access beyond stocks and bonds.

Alternatives are an increasingly important asset class, as investors look for ways to hedge against potential market swings, beat inflation and deliver returns in all market environments. Often, these investments underpin the ability pensions, insurance companies, universities and endowments to deliver on their objectives.

We need a reporter with a proven track record of breaking down barriers and developing sources in an opaque industry to find news that would otherwise go unreported. The ideal candidate for this job will also be able to find scoops and produce in-depth, analytical pieces using public records, data and whatever other information they may find.

FundFire’s 100,000-strong readership includes top executives from the U.S. institutional and high-net-worth investment management industry, including the investment managers that manage and market institutional investment products, the investment offices of wealth managers, investment consultants, defined benefit pension funds, university endowments, nonprofits and foundations, as well as financial advisors.

Prior experience covering finance is not required for this job.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, stable, profitable, respected publication and help expand its reach into new markets.

Qualifications/Attributes

  • Four-to-five years’ experience working as a journalist, preferably on a daily deadline. We are open to all levels of experience above that point.
  • A track record of working successfully as part of a team
  • Strong ability to generate and pitch ideas
  • A self-motivated, detail-oriented, inquisitive individual who works constantly to improve their skills
  • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel

To apply:

  • Please include a resume, cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this position and provide links to three clips. Clips can include articles, graphics, sound files of webcasts, or anything else which showcases your work.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

Further Information

The FT are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help. 

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000-$75,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. 

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Senior Reporter, Ignites Asia

Hong Kong

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About Us
Ignites Asia, a Financial Times service, is a daily online news publication providing in-depth and timely coverage of Asia’s asset management industry. Ignites Asia is the sister publication to Ignites, the most popular fund industry news source in the United States. Ignites Asia’s coverage includes retail, high-net-worth and institutional investors; asset management companies and service providers; regulatory developments; fund flows; industry trends and much more.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Reporter to be based in Hong Kong. You will report directly to the Managing Editor and be responsible for sourcing and writing high- quality articles focused on different markets across Asia’s asset management industry.

This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in a successful online news service backed by the experience and resources of the Financial Times and Money-Media. This is also an opportunity to focus on news journalism for sophisticated decision-makers, as well as work within a positive and collaborative team environment.

Job Purpose

  • To be responsible for covering the asset management industry in Asia.
  • To perform the duties required of a Reporter. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Proactively cover the asset management industry for certain Asian markets as assigned.
  • Reporting, producing news stories and exclusive content. 
  • Travel within Asia. 
  • Moderate webcasts.
  • Report to the Ignites Asia Managing Editor. 
  • Take responsibility for assigned tasks.
  • Perform other relevant tasks that may be assigned by the Ignites Asia Managing Editor, including those related to features or services that are yet to be rolled out in Ignites Asia.
  • Work closely with the Ignites Asia Managing Editor and reporters in the editorial team. 

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills / Experience

  • Experienced in covering the asset management industry and/or financial markets in Asia. Strong contacts with asset management companies, institutional investors, fund distributors, sovereign wealth funds and regulators would be an advantage. 
  • Proven ability to meet daily deadlines. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing demands of the job, varying day-to-day tasks and changing editorial requirements of Ignites Asia.
  • Willingness to travel within Asia.
  • Ability to build on current network of sources and significantly expand that network within a short period of time.
  • Ability to work independently, while at the same time must be able to take guidance, suggestions, constructive criticism from the Managing Editor and the rest of the Ignites Asia editorial team.
  • Ability to interact well with others.
  • Competence in computer/technology skills required to perform assigned tasks.
  • Must be bright, self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, responsible, organized and a team player. 
  • Excellent command of oral and written English.
  • Language skills (other than English) are an advantage.
  • Candidates with lesser experiences will be considered for the role of Reporter, Ignites Asia.  

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages and Giving Back opportunities.

Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accomodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.  

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The Role / Position Overview

FT Specialist is a division of the FT Group, providing niche audience groups with must-have information that helps them make better decisions and operate more effectively. We’re excited by the growth potential for the FT Group through a newly invigorated and energised fDi Intelligence Portfolio bringing together the unique offerings from fDi, Wavteq and GIS Planning and creating a dedicated team within FT Specialist.

 

You will be part of the global sales team responsible for the delivery and execution of a strategy to build sustainable long-term and recurring revenue growth in the sales market territory defined as Latin America (LATAM). 

 

The Business Development Executive for Latin America (LATAM) will have responsibility for meeting quarterly and annual sales revenue targets, supporting the development and execution of a sales plan for the LATAM sales market territory which supports the delivery of these targets, plus providing project management or consulting services focused on driving portfolio sales + quality project delivery.

  

The role will draw upon your deep in-market skills, relationships, and proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets as well as the ability to work on your own initiative to proactively research, develop and advance new business opportunities through the sales pipeline.  Working closely with The VP of Sales for the Americas the Business Development Executive for LATAM will work to shape new FDI portfolio opportunities, set up and conduct prospect meetings/demos, generate proposals, and follow up on inbound inquiries to effectively meet LATAM sales targets. The role must translate the organization’s vision, mission, and portfolio benefits into meaningful opportunities that prospects can relate to and feel excited by. 

 

You will report into The VP of Sales for the Americas. 

 

Key requirements, responsibilities and outputs

Business Development Executive for LATAM, fDi Intelligence Portfolio will have specific responsibilities, including:

 

1. Driving fDi Portfolio Sales + Growth in the LATAM Markets 

  • Represent the fDi Intelligence Portfolio’s in-market business development activities in the LATAM sales market territory

  • Contact potential clients through cold calls, emails, and various media to present our portfolio of solutions and surface a pipeline of prospective sales opportunities

  • Develop/review strategic proposals, deliver face-to-face or virtual sales presentations, and provide accurate sales forecasts that contribute to global sales planning efforts 

  • Create, and update your individual LATAM sales plan and follow agreed-upon sales processes and procedures and ensure the timely and appropriate follow-up on all leads. 

  • Attend scheduled sales team meetings to surface and socialize key opportunities and sales challenges. 

  • Playing a lead role in the RFP development and response process for qualified opportunities in the LATAM markets 

 

2. Prospect + Market Sales Intelligence

  • Leverage effective, in-market sales and prospecting approaches to identify and advance new sales opportunities 

  • Identify and qualify high-probability leads from global marketing campaigns and digital engagement events 

  • Leverage sales data and market knowledge to work with The VP of Sales for the Americas to refine fDi Intelligence's key sales value proposition and approach to driving portfolio sales throughout the APAC market 

  • Maintain and update key sales activity and data points related to LATAM business development opportunities in the designated CRM 

  • Work with The VP of Sales for the Americas to track sales performance and operational improvements that could support further market growth. 

  • Stay up-to-date with new fDi Portfolio product and service enhancements and related sales approaches 

  • Keep up to speed with current economic development happenings and related events in your market territory including suggested fDi Portfolio 

 

3. Sales Operations Support

  • Work with The VP of Sales for the Americas to evolve and execute an LATAM sales plan for achieving new business targets in the region including identifying key client prospects, updating sales messaging, and facilitating cross-sell and upsell opportunities 

  • Support the delivery of business development events in the LATAM markets with VP-level support 

  • Prepare as-needed sales reports, presentations, and summaries, as well as maintain files, records, and correspondence for current + prospective clients for LATAM market territory.

  • Provide project management services focused on driving LATAM market success as needed

 

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $58,500-$60,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. 

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help. 

 

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Job Purpose

MandateWire is a subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors in North America, Europe Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

The North America Editor is an exciting role for someone who wants to develop a range of skills while working with a global team. The successful candidate will report into MandateWire’s London-based Managing Editor and, on a daily basis, manage and edit the reports of a team of eight journalists.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Editing stories for daily news emails;
  • Managing a team of eight journalists, ensuring they meet their goals develop their skills and maintain output
  • Interviewing and training of new staff when necessary
  • Writing clean news reports based on interviews with investment officials from pension funds, charities, insurers and other institutional investors;
  • Producing broader, data-based editorial content for monthly and quarterly analysis of industry trends;
  • Liaising with MandateWire teams in other regions – London, Manila and Thailand as needed.
  • Contributing to the development of MandateWire with new ideas and assisting with the expansion of the product.

Other key roles the Editor will be expected to fill:

  • Demonstrating what is expected of a high-performing member of the MandateWire editorial team;
  • Checking entry of reporters work into the CMS and tagging accuracy on news reports;
  • Setting a good example to team members by maintaining strict adherence to deadlines

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications / Capabilities / Skills / Experience

  • Knowledge of financial terminology and the institutional investment industry;
  • Experience interviewing senior executives;
  • Experience editing for a daily news service;
  • Superb organizational skills to manage time effectively, scheduling calls, inputting data and meeting the daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines;
  • Ability to analyze large amounts of data and identify relevant material;
  • Good level of computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Person Profile

  •  Well-organized and able to prioritize workload effectively
  •  Polite and confident telephone manner
  •  Detail oriented
  • Calm under pressure
  • Able to multi-task
  • Proactive
  • Team player

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - 121,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. 

 

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Ignites, an online daily from the Financial Times, is looking for a reporter to join its team covering the mutual fund and ETF industry. This reporter will cover technology and operations – including how major fund companies are using artificial intelligence and building automation tools. The reporter will also cover major service providers, including State Street and BNY Mellon, as well as the index providers who build the benchmarks that mutual funds and ETFs compare themselves to.

We are the premier publication covering the mutual fund, ETF and 401(k) marketplaces, and a go-to source for industry decision-makers.

The position is based in Manhattan, however we have a hybrid remote-work policy.

What We Offer: 

The reporter will join a team of seasoned journalists in ferreting out scoops and creating must-have content for executives working in the ever-changing asset-management industry. 

We break major industry stories and provide analysis that has been picked up by major national papers, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. We have also received several industry awards in areas including investigative reporting, analysis and news coverage.

The ideal candidate will relish working a beat, developing a network of sources, deriving narratives from legal and regulatory filings and breaking news. We welcome creative ideas for presenting information to our readers across print, graphic and video platforms. Applicants should be flexible and comfortable working as part of a team.

The successful candidates will join an established, successful and profitable Financial Times publication with more than 125,000 paying readers.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Reporting and writing at least three stories per week for our daily newsletter
  • Mining public documents and developing a network of sources to generate scoops and story ideas
  • Contributing to all storytelling formats, including videos, features, webcasts and, when appropriate, graphics and other visualizations
  • Attending industry events and meeting with sources to stay on top of the latest industry trends (including virtual events)

What You’ll Bring:

  • A desire to join a team focused on keeping our publication’s market-leading position by contributing fresh, original content relevant to our niche audience
  • Experience digging through regulatory or legal filings
  • Proven ability to develop a network of sources
  • Interest in working across media platforms, such as print, video, visuals
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • No prior financial journalism experience is required, but candidates who have a particular interest in the topics described are encouraged to identify that when applying.

People from traditionally underrepresented communities, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for you? Our benefits and culture

As an employee, you can expect:

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for employees and their families
  • Competitive 401k and company match, profit sharing, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefits
  • Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Flexible working
  • Other great perks such as summer Fridays, volunteer days and in-office events
  • Employee-led networks which promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace by connecting, engaging and empowering individuals across the organization

 

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000-$75,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. This position I s represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

 

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About Us

Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. We're a digital-first organization made up of journalists, technologists, product managers, event planners, strategists, commercial and finance experts, marketing and communications specialists - and much more. Our strength is in our employees, who hail from all different backgrounds and walks of life.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

The Role / Position Overview

Money-Media, a fast growing division of the FT, is an online media firm which provides news and intelligence for specialized businesses through their extensive suite of products.

FundFire, a Money-Media publication, is seeking a reporter to real assets for its FundFire Alternatives weekly.

This is a dynamic market segment that includes some of the biggest names in finance. This beat will look at how hedge funds and other alternative managers build products around real estate, commodities and other corners of the private market that give investors access beyond stocks and bonds.

Alternatives are an increasingly important asset class, as investors look for ways to hedge against potential market swings, beat inflation and deliver returns in all market environments. Often, these investments underpin the ability pensions, insurance companies, universities and endowments to deliver on their objectives.

We need a reporter with a proven track record of breaking down barriers and developing sources in an opaque industry to find news that would otherwise go unreported. The ideal candidate for this job will also be able to find scoops and produce in-depth, analytical pieces using public records, data and whatever other information they may find.

FundFire’s 100,000-strong readership includes top executives from the U.S. institutional and high-net-worth investment management industry, including the investment managers that manage and market institutional investment products, the investment offices of wealth managers, investment consultants, defined benefit pension funds, university endowments, nonprofits and foundations, as well as financial advisors.

Prior experience covering finance is not required for this job.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, stable, profitable, respected publication and help expand its reach into new markets.

Qualifications/Attributes

  • Four-to-five years’ experience working as a journalist, preferably on a daily deadline. We are open to all levels of experience above that point.
  • A track record of working successfully as part of a team
  • Strong ability to generate and pitch ideas
  • A self-motivated, detail-oriented, inquisitive individual who works constantly to improve their skills
  • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel

To apply:

  • Please include a resume, cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this position and provide links to three clips. Clips can include articles, graphics, sound files of webcasts, or anything else which showcases your work.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

Further Information

The FT are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help. 

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000-$75,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. 

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About Us
Ignites Asia, a Financial Times service, is a daily online news publication providing in-depth and timely coverage of Asia’s asset management industry. Ignites Asia is the sister publication to Ignites, the most popular fund industry news source in the United States. Ignites Asia’s coverage includes retail, high-net-worth and institutional investors; asset management companies and service providers; regulatory developments; fund flows; industry trends and much more.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Reporter to be based in Hong Kong. You will report directly to the Managing Editor and be responsible for sourcing and writing high- quality articles focused on different markets across Asia’s asset management industry.

This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in a successful online news service backed by the experience and resources of the Financial Times and Money-Media. This is also an opportunity to focus on news journalism for sophisticated decision-makers, as well as work within a positive and collaborative team environment.

Job Purpose

  • To be responsible for covering the asset management industry in Asia.
  • To perform the duties required of a Reporter. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Proactively cover the asset management industry for certain Asian markets as assigned.
  • Reporting, producing news stories and exclusive content. 
  • Travel within Asia. 
  • Moderate webcasts.
  • Report to the Ignites Asia Managing Editor. 
  • Take responsibility for assigned tasks.
  • Perform other relevant tasks that may be assigned by the Ignites Asia Managing Editor, including those related to features or services that are yet to be rolled out in Ignites Asia.
  • Work closely with the Ignites Asia Managing Editor and reporters in the editorial team. 

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills / Experience

  • Experienced in covering the asset management industry and/or financial markets in Asia. Strong contacts with asset management companies, institutional investors, fund distributors, sovereign wealth funds and regulators would be an advantage. 
  • Proven ability to meet daily deadlines. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing demands of the job, varying day-to-day tasks and changing editorial requirements of Ignites Asia.
  • Willingness to travel within Asia.
  • Ability to build on current network of sources and significantly expand that network within a short period of time.
  • Ability to work independently, while at the same time must be able to take guidance, suggestions, constructive criticism from the Managing Editor and the rest of the Ignites Asia editorial team.
  • Ability to interact well with others.
  • Competence in computer/technology skills required to perform assigned tasks.
  • Must be bright, self-motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, responsible, organized and a team player. 
  • Excellent command of oral and written English.
  • Language skills (other than English) are an advantage.
  • Candidates with lesser experiences will be considered for the role of Reporter, Ignites Asia.  

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages and Giving Back opportunities.

Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accomodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.  

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