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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.

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 Reporter. 

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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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

Ignites Europe, the FT’s daily news service focused on the business of asset management, is seeking a reporter to join its 10-strong editorial team. 

We are looking for a persistent and enthusiastic reporter to provide strong, original and must-have content for our readers.

Responsibilities:

• Research and write at least three exclusive articles per week, meeting daily deadlines;
• Generate detailed, original story ideas to be developed with the managing editor;
• Build and cultivate an extensive network of sources with an emphasis on meetings and phone interviews;
• Conduct video interviews and occasionally host online panel discussions.

Requirements 

Essential

• Journalism experience of at least two years to include news reporting;
• Demonstrated success in developing original story ideas and source development;
• Proven ability to meet daily deadlines to write accurately, concisely and clearly
• Journalism experience within a related field, covering investments, pensions, insurance, tax and/or regulation
• Must be adaptable, personable and flexible.

Desirable        

• Fluency in one of the following languages: French or German.

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 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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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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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

Here at the FT, gold-standard journalism is just the beginning. 500-people strong, our Product & Tech team keeps us ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape by delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers every day. Our plans for growth rely on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists - everyone’s welcome in this friendly, forward-thinking team. And with entrepreneurial spirit, intelligence and opportunity at every turn, there are no limits to where your FT career will take you. Learn more about working at the FT at aboutus.ft.com.

The role

We are seeking a Salesforce Administrator to join our Internal Products (IP) group within the FT’s Product & Technology department.

As an Salesforce Administrator within the CRM Team you will be responsible for the day to day Operation of our CRM estate and with the help of your colleagues, help deliver innovative technical solutions to build / configure our platforms to grow the Financial Times’ strategic business models.
You will be accountable to our end users across Sales and Marketing, ensuring our sales process operates as efficiently as possible, also assisting with key contract management functions and lead generation effort.

You will have the autonomy, within defined guard rails, to select the tools and technologies you need to build and operate services responsible for FT brand critical capabilities.  Someone who is comfortable with the constantly evolving technical landscape and is keen to contribute to the company’s processes and broader know-how would thrive in this role.

Key Duties

• Liaise with Sales teams to implement and deliver Salesforce workflows, functionalities and customisations in a responsive, secure & scalable manner, using modern Salesforce tools & practices.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts & Internal Stakeholders to help define and implement robust solutions for some of their ongoing initiatives & issues
• Develop a good understanding of our stakeholders needs, and ensure they are considered at each stage of the implementation life cycle
• Work within an agile methodology using Jira to create Tickets, take part in agile ceremonies regarding updates, planning & refinement, stakeholder demos and retrospectives.
• Review solutions with the Engineering team to ensure that the best approach is being taken.
• Maintain data integrity and quality of the Salesforce Org.
• Share ideas regarding improvements and standard processes across the team and help to implement & promote them.
• Ensuring that the Health of our Salesforce Org & CRM Estate is supervised and to action or raise any remedial activities that might be required.
• Provide other Ad-Hoc  Operational Support tasks across our Salesforce Org & CRM Estate.

The Internal Products group

Internal Product’s mission is to enable our peers (in tech and beyond) to do their best work. We do this in a variety of ways: finding a team the right tool for the job, helping them automate the most tedious parts of their work so they can invest in the valuable tasks they truly care about, discovering new ways in which to bring value to the business, and more.

We are made up of the following feature teams in 2024:

Editorial Technology

Develop a set of modern applications for our Editorial staff to author, edit and publish thousands of news articles every week

Marketing Technology

This team deals with the technical ecosystem that supports our Marketing teams, including our email platform that serves the roughly 8 million emails that are sent every week to our customers who subscribe to our content.

CRM Technology

Our CRM Team looks after our Salesforce platform and the different applications used by our Sales teams.

What we are looking for

• Extensive administrative experience within a Sales Cloud enabled Org.
• Track record of providing support & solutions to multiple business units within a Single Org.
• Proficient in utilising flows, validations rules, formulas, sharing rules and creating detailed reports / dashboards within Salesforce.
• Comfortable with data analysis and manipulation utilising SOQL/Workbench/DataLoader
• Should be able to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels .
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering team that are fully responsible for the support & operation of the software they build and deploy.
• An active member of the broader Salesforce community with an understanding of current leading trends & updates.
• Experience working as part of an agile team, using methodologies like Scrum and Kanban
• Willingness to learn new technologies / methodologies & understand the setup and configuration of third party products linked to Salesforce.

If you also have any experience with the preferred skills below that would be great. If not, do not worry, these are non-essential and we would still very much welcome an application from you.

• Knowledge of Apex, Javascript, Visualforce, Aura, Lightning Web Components.
• Experience working within an environment where operational support and monitoring of code and systems is part of the culture (DevOps)
• Experience of Salesforce CLI, SFDX, SF Platform Events.
• Experience of Salesforce CPQ
• Experience of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience of Heroku
• Salesforce Certification(s)

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. These include;

• 25 days annual paid leave
• 10% Annual Performance Bonus
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Additional Health Care
• Enhanced Parental Leave policy
• Food Vouchers
• Multisport Card
• Work-life balance and work-from-home practice
• Both in-house and external training programs

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

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 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. 

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

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The role

At FT Specialist, we aspire to deliver must-have content that helps people do their jobs better and sits at the heart of our customers’ success.

Our organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the FT Specialist marketing team. The Senior Marketing Associate will oversee and execute marketing initiatives for various brands within our diverse portfolio of B2B specialist publications. 

The successful candidate will have the responsibility to contribute to the growth of new subscription sales, drive revenue, build brand awareness, and enhance readership and engagement of our insurance publications: Health Payer Specialist, Life Annuity Specialist, and P&C Specialist. This position entails working collaboratively with stakeholders across sales, data intelligence, commercial operations, editorial, and tech teams. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines effectively. 

Key duties:

• Support the development of comprehensive, multichannel marketing strategies for Health Payer Specialist, Life Annuity Specialist, and P&C Specialist 
• Generate qualified leads to drive revenue and grow market share 
• Increase lifetime value of subscribing firms through readership development efforts 
• Identify and develop synergies and cross-sell opportunities across the customers of the FT Specialist corporate subscriptions business 
• Manage social accounts to grow organic following and build brand reputation
• Build brand awareness through media partnerships, conferences, and digital channels
• Review and analyse campaign stats and make recommendations for campaign optimization
• Draft copy for campaigns and collateral 
• Collaborate with design team on the creation of marketing collateral, including promotional materials, email templates, ads, and more

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) in business, advertising, marketing, or communications or relevant work experience will also be considered
• At least four years of related professional experience 
• Interest in B2B marketing
• Must possess strong written communication skills
• Interest in learning about specialised industries
• Collaborative and team oriented, but also capable of working independently
• Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to take on new challenges and learn new skills

Experience in the following areas:

• Email marketing, including writing subject lines and email copy
• Running campaigns in an email service provider
• LinkedIn Ads, SEO, SEM a huge plus
• An understanding of campaign metrics
• B2B, media and/or event marketing experience a plus
• Targeting, segmentation, opt-out laws, and list acquisition 
• Basic understanding of HTML 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM and Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a plus

What’s in It for You:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance
• Competitive 401(k) and company match, profit sharing after two years, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Flexible working
• Employee-led networks that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Other great perks such as volunteer days and in-office events

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $75,000-80,000. 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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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.

Job Purpose

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

The senior analysis reporter 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 the global editor of MandateWire Analysis and write articles for a weekly publishing schedule.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Write feature articles on institutional investment trends across Europe on a weekly basis

• Write and produce data-driven articles based on proprietary research, including producing eye-catching visual stories using AI and data visualisation tools

• Stay on top of and report on major pension fund and institutional investment trends across Europe by interviewing senior executives in different countries and translating relevant documents to English 

• Assist in the commissioning of articles from other contributors, including freelance writers, investment consultants and in-house reporters

• Assist with editorial staff training and development

• Deputise the global editor in their absence

• Actively participate in the quarterly and annual production of MandateWire’s industry trends reports

• Liaise with marketing and product teams to promote and enhance the product on social media

• Generate insightful conference coverage and represent the brand at industry events

• Moderate and chair in-house events, including webinars and podcasts

• Contribute new ideas and assist with the expansion of the product.

Qualifications / Capabilities / Skills / Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of financial terminology and the institutional investment industry;

• Experience interviewing senior executives;

• Experience writing for a financial news service;

• Superb organisational skills to manage time effectively, scheduling calls, inputting data and meeting weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines;

• Ability to analyse large amounts of data and identify relevant material;

• Computer literate. Able to adapt to various content management systems and AI tools

Desirable

• Knowledge of a second European language 

• Editing skills

 Person Profile

• Well-organised and able to prioritise workload effectively

• Polite and confident manner

• Detail oriented

• Calm under pressure

• Interest in data-driven journalism

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 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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The Role / Position Overview

FundFire, an FT Specialist publication, is seeking a reporter or senior reporter to cover hedge funds for its FundFire Alternatives weekly.

This is a dynamic market segment that includes some of the biggest names in finance.

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

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-$95,000, 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 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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