France M&A Reporter

ION; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Reporter for its Paris Bureau, focusing on French M&A and private equity. This role involves uncovering scoops and providing insightful analysis on late-stage startups and SME succession within key sectors like aerospace and luxury. The ideal candidate will have a strong investigative background, fluency in French, and excellent English writing skills. Join a fast-paced team of over 350 journalists and contribute to impactful financial news across France and Europe, while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a financial news reporter with strong investigative focus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsabilités

• Produce 15+ exclusive articles per month on French M&A.
• Develop sources in the French primary buyout market.

Connaissances

Fluency in French

Excellent English writing skills

Investigative reporting

Contact-building abilities

Collaborative attitude

Description du poste

The Role:

We are seeking a Reporter to join ION Analytics’ Paris Bureau, focusing on French M&A and private equity activity for Mergermarket.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a financial news reporter, with a strong investigative focus.

Our new France reporter will focus on uncovering scoops and providing analysis on late-stage startups’ growth and exit strategies, as well as SME and family-owned business succession, particularly within key regional industries such as the aerospace supply chain, agrifood, wellness, luxury, and retail.

Fluency in French, excellent English writing skills, strong contact-building abilities, and a proactive, collaborative attitude are essential for this role.

The candidate will join a global network of over 350 ION Analytics journalists, working within a fast-paced team to produce scoops on significant deals involving listed and private targets across France and Europe, along with providing breaking news and analysis throughout the deal cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce 15+ exclusive articles per month, including breaking news on French M&A by interviewing decision makers, C-level executives, portfolio managers, bankers, lawyers, and other sources.
• Develop sources and cultivate expertise in the French primary buyout market, especially in the aerospace supply chain, agrifood, wellness, luxury, and retail sectors.
• Attend key conferences, trade fairs outside Paris, and relevant industry events to conduct exclusive interviews.
• Contribute to key M&A news content and analysis produced by the Paris Bureau and the wider EMEA team.
• Deliver a consistent flow of content under tight deadlines.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills; fluency in French is essential.
• Driven and tenacious.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willing to travel to key events in the region and be eligible to work in one of the specified offices.

About us:

We are a diverse group of innovators providing trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we have experienced significant growth by integrating some of the world’s leading financial technology companies.

• Over 2,000 of the world’s top corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions for managing cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chains, trading, and risk.

• More than 800 leading banks and broker-dealers utilize our electronic trading platforms to operate the global financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding, dynamic organization with 13,000 employees across more than 40 cities worldwide.

Our global presence, innovative products, and extensive customer base offer an exceptional career environment for those aligned with our vision.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect all identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions and recognize the value of different perspectives.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected characteristic.