Do you want to write about everything that goes wrong in the financial industry and how to avoid it? Risk.net is seeking an energetic and insightful journalist to cover risk management, based in London with hybrid working.The role provides plenty of scope to cover everything from bank failures and cyberattacks to hedge fund blow-ups and geopolitical threats.The ideal candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about finance, law and technology, with a talent for bringing complex topics to life, and the ability to combine the best elements of trade and mainstream financial journalism to produce must-read articles that stand out from the crowd. They should be equally adept at breaking news and writing in-depth, long-form features. A proven ability to build and maintain strong source relationships is a must.Risk.net covers financial institutions and markets for a professional audience, including senior executives at banks, hedge funds and regulators. The risk management desk is central to this effort, with a remit that spans the globe.The publicationRisk.net is a rare beast: a financial industry publication that thrives on long-form investigative journalism. Our readers represent the full cross-section of the market, and our reporting reflects this we speak to banks and asset managers, the technology and infrastructure firms that connect them, and the regulators and supervisors that oversee them. This is a great strength, enabling us to piece together complex stories from multiple perspectives and points of view.Risk.net has a collegiate style our team of around 30 journalists and editors, spread across offices in London, New York and Hong Kong, actively collaborate on projects and pool their insights and contacts. We give our journalists the time and resources necessary to produce great stories. Standards are high, but so is management support.We earn most of our revenues from subscriptions, providing a stable financial base that supports investment in editorial excellence.Risk.net is owned by Infopro Digital, a global publishing and events company with over 4,000 employees across 17 countries and annual revenues of over half a billion dollars. Infopro Digitals financial services unit, known as Risk Global, is a 300-person organisation with offices in London, Hong Kong, New York and Nashville.ResponsibilitiesBe part of a team covering risk management at a highly respected financial industry publicationContribute must-read news, profiles and feature articles to Risk.netCultivate industry sources to generate a steady stream of feature ideas and news leadsAssist junior reporters to identify and develop story ideasCollaborate with journalists and editors across our five editorial desks and three international bureausRequirementsThe role would suit a finance, law or technology journalist with at least three years experience looking for the next step in their careerKnowledge of the financial industry and its major players is a plusImpeccable writing skills and a knack for explaining complex topics in plain English. An ability to write with flair and, when appropriate, a sense of humour would be a bonus!A keen eye for detail and nuanceA willingness to learn about a broad range of financial topicsBenefitsWe know great people make great companies. Infopro Digital is defined by people and passion, and powered by knowledge and innovation. Everything we do is centred on trust, integrity and respect. Our collaborative approach drives creativity across our markets; and our focus on giving teams ownership allows us to build an entrepreneurial culture where our people and brands can thrive and grow.We run a Foundation which supports a number of charities. Staff can volunteer to contribute their skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:
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