About the job
Infopro Digital is seeking a talented data journalist to join the esteemed Risk.net brand, located in London.
Risk.net stands as the premier source for comprehensive news and analysis in risk management, financial markets, and regulatory affairs. Our journalism is trusted by influential figures across financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and policymakers worldwide. Being part of Risk.net means engaging with a globally recognized newsroom that influences financial decision-making.
Risk Quantum, the data-centric division of Risk.net, adeptly converts publicly available financial data into meaningful journalism. Through incisive analysis and captivating visualizations, we make complex risk-related topics accessible, illuminating intricate trends in risk management, regulation, and market dynamics.
The Role
We invite applications from journalists with a strong affinity for data to join the Risk Quantum editorial team in London, operating in a hybrid work model.
In this role, you will uncover compelling stories embedded within financial data and craft clear, authoritative articles that empower readers to grasp how their peers and competitors are faring, as well as how markets are evolving.
Collaborating with a dedicated team of data journalists, you will produce daily articles utilizing information from bank disclosures, regulatory filings, stress test results, and market infrastructure data, along with other structured and unstructured data sourced from public documents, regulatory reports, and industry publications.
This position demands strong reporting instincts and the agility to transition swiftly from analysis to publication, delivering accurate and insightful journalism under tight deadlines.
Reporters will have the opportunity to develop their own areas of coverage and propose innovative ideas for new datasets and stories.
Key Responsibilities
- Compose clear and insightful articles based on publicly available financial and regulatory data.
- Analyze and interpret datasets from banks, funds, central clearing parties (CCPs), and other financial entities to highlight newsworthy developments.
- Create charts and visualizations to help readers quickly grasp the key findings within each story.
- Identify emerging trends in financial risk, markets, and regulation.
- Collaborate closely with other journalists across the newsroom on stories and investigative projects.
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to house style in all published content.
- Identify new datasets and develop new coverage areas.
- Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy.
Why Join Us?
At Risk.net, you’ll be at the forefront of significant developments shaping the financial markets and risk management landscape, working alongside expert journalists while honing a distinctive blend of data and investigative skills.
