Reporters will be required to make contact with fund managers, sellside analysts and heads of banks to write detailed articles regarding balance sheet analysis and debt price movements of financial institutions.
Candidates will need to be comfortable writing short articles and longer analytical pieces to combine pertinent comment from the wider investor and analyst community. The role features an element of financial statement analysis and understanding the implications of regulatory change. We are looking for a driven candidate with a desire to become a leading market commentator in their field of expertise and take full responsibility forthe firm'sfinancial institutions coverage.
Who we're looking for
Full training will be given but candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following skills:
• Excellent writing and analytical skills and a full understanding of the capital markets; • Aspirations to break news and deliver actionable intelligence regarding financial institutions to broader capital markets professionals; • A demonstrable understanding of the key features of bank debt instruments and capital ratios; • Excellent time management and communication skills. Candidates with the following experience will be among those considered:
• Graduates with work or study experience in financial modelling, financial statement analysis or capital markets research specifically relating to banks and financial institutions; • Journalists with financial institution reporting experience; • Junior analysts with working knowledge of the financial sector; • Market participants with applicable experience relating to financial institutions analysis or coverage.
About our client
Our client is a market leading financial research company based in London
What's on offer
£Competitive salary + benefits
Michael Page Contact For further info, apply or phone on 020 7645 1435. Job Ref: 13202282 Your application will be sent to Aarti Wadhwani.