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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 how Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Labor actions impact the mutual fund and retirement industries. The reporter will write about regulation (and deregulation), as well as major enforcement actions against asset managers like Vanguard, Empower and Invesco. The reporter will also cover fund companies, including Goldman Sachs Asset Management and MFS. We are looking for a reporter who can dive into long, sophisticated documents and understand what is important. This reporter should also be comfortable speaking with sources, digging through data and translating jargon. We are the world-class publication covering the mutual fund, ETF and 401(k) marketplaces, and a go-to source for industry decision-makers.
Job Responsibility:
Reporting and writing three to five 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)
Requirements:
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 track record to develop a network of sources
Interest in working across media platforms, such as print, video, visuals
Strong critical thinking skills
Previous legal/regulatory reporting is preferred
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
Nice to have:
Previous legal/regulatory reporting
What we offer:
Generous annual leave
Health coverage
401k and company match
Inclusive parental leave packages
Subsidised gym memberships
Opportunities to give back to the community
Hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite)