The role
We are looking for a senior journalist, based in London to contribute to our global coverage. You will be a trusted voice among chief investment officers, trustees and senior asset management executives, and will help shape our editorial agenda.
Key responsibilities
- Writing: Produce original news, analysis, features and investor profiles on asset allocation, governance, private markets, risk, sustainability and emerging themes such as AI, accurately and to deadline.
- Story ideation: Generate and pitch story ideas, identify emerging trends before they become consensus, and contribute to editorial planning.
- Networking: Build and maintain senior relationships with asset owners, managers, consultants and policymakers, including at conferences and events, to source exclusive stories and insight.
- Sponsored content: Work with the commercial team to produce high-quality sponsored content, including articles, interviews and video, within clear editorial and disclosure standards.
- Events: Attend and potentially moderate roundtables and event panels
- Collaboration: Work with editors and colleagues globally, and contribute to newsletters, podcasts and social channels.
About you
- Significant experience as a journalist covering asset management, pension funds or institutional investment
- A strong understanding of investment concepts and the ability to explain complex topics clearly
- An established network among institutional investors
- A track record of original, high-impact stories
- Excellent writing and editing skills, sound news judgement and a commitment to accuracy
- Confidence engaging senior executives and facilitating discussions in a roundtable setting
- Commercial awareness, and the ability to support sponsored content while protecting editorial independence
- Willingness to travel from time to time, and the right to work in the UK