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Deputy Editor, The Banker

London

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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards inquisitive, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees 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. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

The Role / Position Overview

The Banker is looking for a deputy editor to help drive our editorial coverage. This is a great role for any experienced editor and writer keen to make their mark in an expanding newsroom, bringing enthusiasm and flair to the team.

Founded in 1926, The Banker is a flagship publication of the Financial Times Group with a reputation for insightful and authoritative reporting. Our mission is to be an indispensable source of news, analysis and data for senior banking professionals globally.

Over the decades, The Banker has gained access to the world’s most influential decision-makers in banking and policymaking through monthly high-profile interviews and long reads. The publication is now also focused on daily reporting, and is developing new formats and data projects to support its global audience in making better decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help drive The Banker’s news agenda, and coach and encourage reporters to get scoops and deepen their sources.
  • Support the editor in chief in making strategic decisions about the publication’s editorial direction, new formats and potential new products expanding The Banker’s existing suite (which also includes The Banker Database).
  • Write news, news analysis and long-form pieces, as required, in addition to commissioning and editing others’ work and contributing to The Banker’s multimedia output including videos and podcasts.
  • Commission opinion pieces from the industry and academia that contribute to the understanding of key financial and economic issues.
  • Occasionally travel to attend and report from industry events.
  • Oversee the production of The Banker’s monthly magazine as required. 
  • Moderate panel discussions organised by The Banker and FT Live (the Financial Times’ conference division) as required.
  • Be part of The Banker’s internal judging committee reviewing submissions for a number of the publication’s awards.

Required Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate will be:

  • An experienced writer and editor, particularly if they have honed their skills in fast-paced newsrooms.
  • Creative and keen to make their mark in an established but drastically changing publication.
  • A journalist covering technology and, in particular, financial technology and payments, or keen to get their teeth into the tech beat and develop an unbeatable contact book.
  • Someone who relishes developing well-researched, insightful stories and fresh perspectives on key industry issues.
  • And enjoys cultivating a network of freelance correspondents.

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 parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

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 have implemented a hybrid working model and 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 reasonable 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 send an email to talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

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Financial Advisor IQ Reporter

New York

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Financial Advisor IQ, the leading publication covering wealth management, is looking for an experienced financial journalist who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom.

The ideal candidate will be able to join a team of highly motivated and skilled journalists and quickly establish themselves as a leader in the newsroom. We want an energetic reporter who will throw themselves at the financial advisor space and develop the inside sources and know-how to produce exclusive, must-read stories. We seek team players who thrive in a work environment that offers both collegiality and healthy competition.

FA-IQ is an FT specialist publication, focused on informing and educating advisors with daily news and features focusing on the wealth management business, practice management and other content relevant to their day-to-day jobs and longer term careers. Daily news emails cover trends around running a practice, managing client relationships, technology and operations, legal and compliance and more. FA-IQ is produced by a team of in-house journalists and is shaped to help advisors build their practices by reporting through the lens of the advisor-client relationship. 

Duties

The job requires a reporter who can work on a daily deadline and write and report three or more in-depth articles a week. You will be expected to quickly learn as much as you can about the registered investment advisor (RIA) and broker-dealer businesses. We want someone who has a nose for news, can develop a network of sources and manage a pipeline of enterprise stories. You will be expected to interview top industry executives to generate exclusive stories covering wealth management.

The role could be at the reporter or senior reporter level, depending on domain expertise, experience and qualifications.

You will contribute to all sections and formats of Financial Advisor IQ editorial including video interviews and features, online discussions, webcasts, and whatever else comes up. There are occasional opportunities to contribute to the Financial Times and travel to conferences.

Every reporter and editor at Financial Advisor IQ is held to fundamental standards of integrity, honesty and journalistic ethics.

Qualifications/Attributes

  • Passion for delivering readers fresh news and sophisticated insights
  • An engaging interview style that promotes confidence and open dialogue with seasoned business leaders
  • Proven experience in financial or business beat, or similar reporting and in writing longer analytical articles
  • Experience with content in multiple formats (e.g. photo, video, charts & graphs, etc.) and reworking stories from concept to publication
  • Ability to generate and pitch story ideas
  • A high personal standard of excellence and sense of pride in your work
  • Excellent editorial judgment
  • Attention to detail
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn. Flexibility and resilience.

 

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

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.

What’s in it for you

We’re a stable and profitable publishing company with the majority of revenues being subscription based. An equal opportunity employer as part of Nikkei, we offer great benefits in a supportive and collegial working environment and the opportunity to work with others who are passionate about their jobs. This position would be located in our New York offices in lower Manhattan.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000-$87,500, depending on whether the candidate has the qualifications to join at a reporter or senior reporter level. 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 organizational 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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Freelance Writer, 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 most in-depth and trusted fund industry news source for the Asia Pacific region. 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 Freelance Writer (based in the Asia Pacific region). 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 Freelance Writer. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Proactively cover the asset management industry for certain Asian markets as assigned.
  • Producing multiple, timely, well-written news stories to tight deadlines, covering multiple markets in the region.
  • Report to the Ignites Asia Managing Editor. 
  • Develop a strong knowledge of the regional and global asset management industry.
  • Be able to work proactively, independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
  • 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. 
  • Proven ability to meet daily deadlines. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, early mornings or weekends.
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing demands of the job, varying day-to-day tasks and changing editorial requirements of Ignites Asia.
  • 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.
  • Strong interest in finance, investment and assets management and ability spot the angles, stories and connections behind the news that really matter.
  • 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.

 

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, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

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 have implemented a hybrid working model and 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, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

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Reporter, MandateWire

New York

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Job Purpose

With over 170 subscribing investment management firms MandateWire is a successful subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors across the globe. We are looking for an inquisitive and creative journalist to join our team of reporters based in New York and produce daily news stories on North American institutional investors (predominantly pension funds, foundations and insurers) within their specific beat. We seek team players who thrive in a work environment that offers collegiality and support.

Qualifications / Capabilities / Skills / Experience
 

  • Must have an excellent and professional telephone manner. The role involves speaking with senior institutional investment decision makers and the ability to create a rapport with these contacts is essential.
  • Superb organisational skills to manage time effectively, scheduling calls, inputting data and meeting the daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines.
  • Ability to analyse large amounts of data and identify relevant material.
  • Good level of computer skills.
     

Desirable
 

  • Journalism experience within a related field, covering investments and pensions
  • Experience interviewing sophisticated senior executives
     

Person Profile
 

  • Must be well-organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
  • Polite and confident telephone manner
  • Detail oriented
  • Calm under pressure
  • Eye for detail - both for writing accurate stories and sifting through large amounts of data in annual reports.
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Flexible
  • Proactive
  • Team player
     

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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Sales Executive - MandateWire

New York

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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Overview:

The Sales Executive for MandateWire is responsible for selling annual subscriptions to investment management firms and consultants, providing these companies with access to unique market intelligence and business leads. MandateWire has a strong pedigree in sales growth, and the Sales Executive will be responsible for meeting and exceeding MandateWire’s overall new sales targets as set out in the operating plans and forecasts.

MandateWire was acquired by The Financial Times Ltd. in August 2009. It is recognized as the leading source of institutional asset management intelligence and monitors the investment activities of over 26,000 institutional investors. In June 2010, we extended the offering with a US edition, launched the APAC service in November 2012, and released the new India, Middle East & Africa dataset in January 2019.

Success in this position will be measured against team and personal targets. The role involves a mixture of face-to-face and online sales.

The Sales Executive will report to the Global Sales Manager, based in London.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sell annual subscriptions to investment management firms across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

  • Achieve agreed personal and team targets.

  • Conduct a minimum number of presentations each week to prospects. These presentations will be conducted both face-to-face and online.

  • Prioritize own work schedule while working closely with the Sales Manager.

  • Provide sales reports as required and ensure that the CRM system is kept up to date.

 

Required Skills / Experience:

 

Essential:

  • Established track record of success in sales (both face-to-face and telephone).

  • Knowledge of the institutional fund management industry.

  • Ability to make multiple sales calls to identify and contact key decision makers at prospective firms and build consensus within these organizations.

  • Ability to present to clients/prospects at all levels.

  • Ability to create and maintain efficient customer and prospect sales data and reports.

  • Experience in attending conferences and trade shows, working meeting rooms, and developing rapport with prospects.

  • Excellent general communication skills.

  • Key account management experience with sizeable and demanding clients.

  • Self-motivated and prepared to act on own initiative.

Desirable:

  • Ability to conduct research and review extensive prospect/customer data sources to identify active cross-sell opportunities.

  • Foreign language skills (French, Spanish, German, or Italian) are not required but would be an advantage.

  • Background/experience in selling to the financial services industry.

  • Clear ability and desire to work closely with product, marketing, and editorial teams.

 

Person Profile:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Passion for selling.

  • Ability to listen carefully.

  • Tenacious sales manner coupled with discretion and a consultative approach.

  • Positive outlook and hands-on approach.

  • Independent but also a team player.

  • Service and internal/external customer oriented.

  • Shares the values of The Financial Times.

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 parental  packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000, this role will also include commission. 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.

At the FT, we know our most valuable resources are our people and we embrace our employees’ unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer that seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, 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. We aim to treat all employees in a fair and consistent manner, promote good working relationships to encourage high standards of conduct and performance within a work environment free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. 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 wish 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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Subscription Sales Executive - FT Specialist

London

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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

 

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

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 are seeking a dedicated and talented Sales Executive to join our London-based subscription sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling corporate subscriptions to FT Specialist’s Banking products, including ‘The Banker’ and ‘Banking Risk & Regulation’, which provide essential insights and analysis to the global banking community.

The Sales Executive will be responsible for building relationships with prospective clients, and meeting new sales targets. The role involves a mix of face to face and telephone sales, and will report into FT Specialist’s Global Head of Subscription Sales, based in London.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively present and sell the product to current and potential clients
  • Establish, develop and maintain customer relationships
  • Achieve agreed new sales targets
  • Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts, and conduct in-depth sales discussions
  • Report market feedback to help continually improve the product
  • Utilise marketing data effectively to secure subscription sales
  • Maintain and report pipeline on a regular basis
  • Effectively cold call existing database to promote product
  • Ability to articulate company policy regarding subscription terms & conditions

Required Skills / Experience 

  • Established track record of success in sales (both face to face and telephone)
  • Experience in lead development, lead follow up, targeted account selling and closing deals in person, email and by telephone
  • Proven persuasion and negotiation skills
  • Commitment to excellent customer service
  • Strong experience in relationship building
  • Organisational skills and effective time management to succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Key account management experience of sizeable and demanding clients
  • The ability to work closely with other teams (e.g. editorial and marketing).
  • Ability to present to clients / prospects at all levels 
  • Experience in attending conferences and trade shows, working meeting rooms and developing rapport with prospects

Desirable 

  • Foreign language skills are not required but would be an advantage
  • Background / experience in selling to the financial services industry

Person Profile 

  • Passion for selling 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to listen carefully 
  • Tenacious sales manner coupled with discretion and a consultative approach 
  • Positive approach to problem solving when faced with obstacles
  • A self-starter with initiative, who can work as part of a team

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 parental packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

 

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, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards inquisitive, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees 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. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

The Role / Position Overview

The Banker is looking for a deputy editor to help drive our editorial coverage. This is a great role for any experienced editor and writer keen to make their mark in an expanding newsroom, bringing enthusiasm and flair to the team.

Founded in 1926, The Banker is a flagship publication of the Financial Times Group with a reputation for insightful and authoritative reporting. Our mission is to be an indispensable source of news, analysis and data for senior banking professionals globally.

Over the decades, The Banker has gained access to the world’s most influential decision-makers in banking and policymaking through monthly high-profile interviews and long reads. The publication is now also focused on daily reporting, and is developing new formats and data projects to support its global audience in making better decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help drive The Banker’s news agenda, and coach and encourage reporters to get scoops and deepen their sources.
  • Support the editor in chief in making strategic decisions about the publication’s editorial direction, new formats and potential new products expanding The Banker’s existing suite (which also includes The Banker Database).
  • Write news, news analysis and long-form pieces, as required, in addition to commissioning and editing others’ work and contributing to The Banker’s multimedia output including videos and podcasts.
  • Commission opinion pieces from the industry and academia that contribute to the understanding of key financial and economic issues.
  • Occasionally travel to attend and report from industry events.
  • Oversee the production of The Banker’s monthly magazine as required. 
  • Moderate panel discussions organised by The Banker and FT Live (the Financial Times’ conference division) as required.
  • Be part of The Banker’s internal judging committee reviewing submissions for a number of the publication’s awards.

Required Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate will be:

  • An experienced writer and editor, particularly if they have honed their skills in fast-paced newsrooms.
  • Creative and keen to make their mark in an established but drastically changing publication.
  • A journalist covering technology and, in particular, financial technology and payments, or keen to get their teeth into the tech beat and develop an unbeatable contact book.
  • Someone who relishes developing well-researched, insightful stories and fresh perspectives on key industry issues.
  • And enjoys cultivating a network of freelance correspondents.

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 parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

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 have implemented a hybrid working model and 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 reasonable 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 send an email to talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

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Financial Advisor IQ, the leading publication covering wealth management, is looking for an experienced financial journalist who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom.

The ideal candidate will be able to join a team of highly motivated and skilled journalists and quickly establish themselves as a leader in the newsroom. We want an energetic reporter who will throw themselves at the financial advisor space and develop the inside sources and know-how to produce exclusive, must-read stories. We seek team players who thrive in a work environment that offers both collegiality and healthy competition.

FA-IQ is an FT specialist publication, focused on informing and educating advisors with daily news and features focusing on the wealth management business, practice management and other content relevant to their day-to-day jobs and longer term careers. Daily news emails cover trends around running a practice, managing client relationships, technology and operations, legal and compliance and more. FA-IQ is produced by a team of in-house journalists and is shaped to help advisors build their practices by reporting through the lens of the advisor-client relationship. 

Duties

The job requires a reporter who can work on a daily deadline and write and report three or more in-depth articles a week. You will be expected to quickly learn as much as you can about the registered investment advisor (RIA) and broker-dealer businesses. We want someone who has a nose for news, can develop a network of sources and manage a pipeline of enterprise stories. You will be expected to interview top industry executives to generate exclusive stories covering wealth management.

The role could be at the reporter or senior reporter level, depending on domain expertise, experience and qualifications.

You will contribute to all sections and formats of Financial Advisor IQ editorial including video interviews and features, online discussions, webcasts, and whatever else comes up. There are occasional opportunities to contribute to the Financial Times and travel to conferences.

Every reporter and editor at Financial Advisor IQ is held to fundamental standards of integrity, honesty and journalistic ethics.

Qualifications/Attributes

  • Passion for delivering readers fresh news and sophisticated insights
  • An engaging interview style that promotes confidence and open dialogue with seasoned business leaders
  • Proven experience in financial or business beat, or similar reporting and in writing longer analytical articles
  • Experience with content in multiple formats (e.g. photo, video, charts & graphs, etc.) and reworking stories from concept to publication
  • Ability to generate and pitch story ideas
  • A high personal standard of excellence and sense of pride in your work
  • Excellent editorial judgment
  • Attention to detail
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn. Flexibility and resilience.

 

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

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.

What’s in it for you

We’re a stable and profitable publishing company with the majority of revenues being subscription based. An equal opportunity employer as part of Nikkei, we offer great benefits in a supportive and collegial working environment and the opportunity to work with others who are passionate about their jobs. This position would be located in our New York offices in lower Manhattan.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $71,000-$87,500, depending on whether the candidate has the qualifications to join at a reporter or senior reporter level. 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 organizational 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 most in-depth and trusted fund industry news source for the Asia Pacific region. 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 Freelance Writer (based in the Asia Pacific region). 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 Freelance Writer. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Proactively cover the asset management industry for certain Asian markets as assigned.
  • Producing multiple, timely, well-written news stories to tight deadlines, covering multiple markets in the region.
  • Report to the Ignites Asia Managing Editor. 
  • Develop a strong knowledge of the regional and global asset management industry.
  • Be able to work proactively, independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
  • 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. 
  • Proven ability to meet daily deadlines. 
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, early mornings or weekends.
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing demands of the job, varying day-to-day tasks and changing editorial requirements of Ignites Asia.
  • 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.
  • Strong interest in finance, investment and assets management and ability spot the angles, stories and connections behind the news that really matter.
  • 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.

 

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, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

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 have implemented a hybrid working model and 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, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

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Job Purpose

With over 170 subscribing investment management firms MandateWire is a successful subscription business covering the investment activities of institutional investors across the globe. We are looking for an inquisitive and creative journalist to join our team of reporters based in New York and produce daily news stories on North American institutional investors (predominantly pension funds, foundations and insurers) within their specific beat. We seek team players who thrive in a work environment that offers collegiality and support.

Qualifications / Capabilities / Skills / Experience
 

  • Must have an excellent and professional telephone manner. The role involves speaking with senior institutional investment decision makers and the ability to create a rapport with these contacts is essential.
  • Superb organisational skills to manage time effectively, scheduling calls, inputting data and meeting the daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines.
  • Ability to analyse large amounts of data and identify relevant material.
  • Good level of computer skills.
     

Desirable
 

  • Journalism experience within a related field, covering investments and pensions
  • Experience interviewing sophisticated senior executives
     

Person Profile
 

  • Must be well-organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
  • Polite and confident telephone manner
  • Detail oriented
  • Calm under pressure
  • Eye for detail - both for writing accurate stories and sifting through large amounts of data in annual reports.
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Flexible
  • Proactive
  • Team player
     

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

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Overview:

The Sales Executive for MandateWire is responsible for selling annual subscriptions to investment management firms and consultants, providing these companies with access to unique market intelligence and business leads. MandateWire has a strong pedigree in sales growth, and the Sales Executive will be responsible for meeting and exceeding MandateWire’s overall new sales targets as set out in the operating plans and forecasts.

MandateWire was acquired by The Financial Times Ltd. in August 2009. It is recognized as the leading source of institutional asset management intelligence and monitors the investment activities of over 26,000 institutional investors. In June 2010, we extended the offering with a US edition, launched the APAC service in November 2012, and released the new India, Middle East & Africa dataset in January 2019.

Success in this position will be measured against team and personal targets. The role involves a mixture of face-to-face and online sales.

The Sales Executive will report to the Global Sales Manager, based in London.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sell annual subscriptions to investment management firms across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

  • Achieve agreed personal and team targets.

  • Conduct a minimum number of presentations each week to prospects. These presentations will be conducted both face-to-face and online.

  • Prioritize own work schedule while working closely with the Sales Manager.

  • Provide sales reports as required and ensure that the CRM system is kept up to date.

 

Required Skills / Experience:

 

Essential:

  • Established track record of success in sales (both face-to-face and telephone).

  • Knowledge of the institutional fund management industry.

  • Ability to make multiple sales calls to identify and contact key decision makers at prospective firms and build consensus within these organizations.

  • Ability to present to clients/prospects at all levels.

  • Ability to create and maintain efficient customer and prospect sales data and reports.

  • Experience in attending conferences and trade shows, working meeting rooms, and developing rapport with prospects.

  • Excellent general communication skills.

  • Key account management experience with sizeable and demanding clients.

  • Self-motivated and prepared to act on own initiative.

Desirable:

  • Ability to conduct research and review extensive prospect/customer data sources to identify active cross-sell opportunities.

  • Foreign language skills (French, Spanish, German, or Italian) are not required but would be an advantage.

  • Background/experience in selling to the financial services industry.

  • Clear ability and desire to work closely with product, marketing, and editorial teams.

 

Person Profile:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Passion for selling.

  • Ability to listen carefully.

  • Tenacious sales manner coupled with discretion and a consultative approach.

  • Positive outlook and hands-on approach.

  • Independent but also a team player.

  • Service and internal/external customer oriented.

  • Shares the values of The Financial Times.

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 parental  packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000, this role will also include commission. 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.

At the FT, we know our most valuable resources are our people and we embrace our employees’ unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer that seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, 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. We aim to treat all employees in a fair and consistent manner, promote good working relationships to encourage high standards of conduct and performance within a work environment free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. 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 wish 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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About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

 

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

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 are seeking a dedicated and talented Sales Executive to join our London-based subscription sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling corporate subscriptions to FT Specialist’s Banking products, including ‘The Banker’ and ‘Banking Risk & Regulation’, which provide essential insights and analysis to the global banking community.

The Sales Executive will be responsible for building relationships with prospective clients, and meeting new sales targets. The role involves a mix of face to face and telephone sales, and will report into FT Specialist’s Global Head of Subscription Sales, based in London.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively present and sell the product to current and potential clients
  • Establish, develop and maintain customer relationships
  • Achieve agreed new sales targets
  • Prepare presentations, proposals and sales contracts, and conduct in-depth sales discussions
  • Report market feedback to help continually improve the product
  • Utilise marketing data effectively to secure subscription sales
  • Maintain and report pipeline on a regular basis
  • Effectively cold call existing database to promote product
  • Ability to articulate company policy regarding subscription terms & conditions

Required Skills / Experience 

  • Established track record of success in sales (both face to face and telephone)
  • Experience in lead development, lead follow up, targeted account selling and closing deals in person, email and by telephone
  • Proven persuasion and negotiation skills
  • Commitment to excellent customer service
  • Strong experience in relationship building
  • Organisational skills and effective time management to succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Key account management experience of sizeable and demanding clients
  • The ability to work closely with other teams (e.g. editorial and marketing).
  • Ability to present to clients / prospects at all levels 
  • Experience in attending conferences and trade shows, working meeting rooms and developing rapport with prospects

Desirable 

  • Foreign language skills are not required but would be an advantage
  • Background / experience in selling to the financial services industry

Person Profile 

  • Passion for selling 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to listen carefully 
  • Tenacious sales manner coupled with discretion and a consultative approach 
  • Positive approach to problem solving when faced with obstacles
  • A self-starter with initiative, who can work as part of a team

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 parental packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

 

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, talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We know that applying for jobs can often be a time consuming and stressful process, so we have made our application form as simple and concise as possible. We only ask for the relevant information we need to help us assess your eligibility for a role and have made a number of the fields optional, so you only have to input the information if you feel comfortable doing so. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ask a number of voluntary questions related to your background so that we can track the progress we are making when it comes to increasing representation across the FT.

Our recruitment team will be looking for evidence that you have had exposure to the key requirements of the role you are applying for, so you want to make sure these stand out on your CV. If you are looking to make a career change, or are just starting out in your career, and don't tick all the boxes of the job description, then think about what transferable skills you may have that you can highlight and be sure to draw attention to how these will be relevant to the role you are applying for.

At the FT, we place a big emphasis on identifying talented individuals who align with our company values. These are: curiosity, ambition, inclusion, integrity, trust & subscriber focus. Anything you can draw attention to within your CV, cover letter or supporting documentation of your application that shows how you have demonstrated these in a previous role or your personal life will support your application and show that you have researched the FT and what we stand for.

Once we have reviewed your application, and invited you for an interview, the first stage of the process will usually be a 20-30 minute call with a member of our talent acquisition team. During this call we will be looking for you to explain your previous/current experience and how it relates to the role we are recruiting for, as well as get some more information around your motivation to applying to FT Specialist and we will also ask a couple of questions around your availability to start a new role as well as check your legal right to work in the country the role is based in. We may at this point ask your expected salary expectations, to ensure they align with the budget we have for the position.

At the FT, we'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups. We do this during the interview process by making sure we ask if you may need any reasonable adjustments to attend an interview or if there is anything an interviewer should be aware of when speaking with you in relation to your application. We encourage all candidates to be as open and honest with us throughout the process, and we will do all we can to accommodate any specific requests you may have. Following your initial call with our Talent Acquisition team, we will then share your application with the hiring manager of the position and will then decide who to invite to a formal 1st stage interview.

We commit to providing our managers with shortlists that are representative of the local labour market that the role is based in and will work to ensure that these are as diverse as possible so that we are giving as many people from different backgrounds the opportunity to interview with us.

Our interview process is usually in two stages, as we appreciate that interviewing is a time consuming process, so we try to make sure our meetings are as structured as possible so that we are able to ascertain all the information we need to assess your suitability in as few meetings as possible. The first stage interview is usually with the hiring manager for the role you have applied for and will likely last approximately one hour. We do most of our first interviews via video call, to allow you to more easily schedule the meeting around your current commitments. This interview will consist of a mix of behavioural and competency based questions and will be a chance for the hiring manager to get to know you and your experience. Don't be surprised if you notice your interviewer taking some notes during the call, this is to ensure we assess all candidates fairly when we decide who to take to the next stage of the process.

Our final interviews are often carried out in person at the FT’s offices, and will likely involve you meeting with a couple of members of your prospective new team as well as more senior individuals whose department the role will sit in. We will usually ask you to prepare a short presentation or do some specific prior research ahead of this meeting. Don't be afraid to ask the recruiter you are liaising with any questions you may have ahead of the interview, they will be able to support you and perhaps even put you in touch with the hiring manager directly so you can discuss with them.

Following your final interview, our recruitment team will get back to you (usually within a couple of days) to let you know if you have been successful in securing the role. If this is the case, we will discuss the details of your offer and all our FT benefits with you so you can get an understanding of the total package.

We aim to get back to all candidates in a timely manner, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific tailored feedback on your application unless you reach the interview stage of the recruitment process.

We offer all unsuccessful interview candidates feedback as to why they have not been selected, and will keep their details on our system after the interview so we are able to contact them should a more suitable role arise in the future.

Once you have submitted an application, it will be reviewed by a real life member of our Talent Acquisition team (not an AI bot!) who has been specially trained to be aware of any biases they may have and assess a candidate’s profile based on their experience and how it relates to the position we are hiring for.