M&A Reporter

ION Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading analytics organization seeks a Reporter for its Paris Bureau to cover French M&A and private equity. The role involves producing exclusive articles, building expert sources in various industries, and collaborating with a global team. The ideal candidate is fluent in French, has excellent English writing skills, and is a self-starter willing to travel for key events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a financial news reporter role with investigative focus.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willing to travel for key events in the region.

Responsabilités

• Produce 15+ exclusive articles per month on French M&A.
• Build sources and develop expertise in key industries.
• Attend conferences and industry events for interviews.
• Contribute to M&A news content and analysis.

Connaissances

Fluency in French

Excellent English writing skills

Contact-building skills

Self-starter attitude

Collaborative approach

Description du poste

The Role

We are looking for a Reporter to join ION Analytics’ Paris Bureau covering French M&A and private equity activity for Mergermarket.

The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience in a financial news reporter role, with an investigative focus.

Our new France reporter will focus on unearthing scoops and providing analysis on late-stage startups’ growth and exit strategies, and SME and family‑owned business succession – with a particular focus on key regional industries central to the country’s economy: the aerospace supply chain, agrifood, wellness, luxury and retail.

Fluency in French, solid writing skills in English, outstanding contact‑building skills, and a self‑starter attitude with a cooperative approach will be key for the role.

The candidate will join our global network of over 350 ION Analytics journalists. You’ll work within a fast‑paced team writing scoops on significant deals involving listed and private targets across France and Europe – and providing breaking news and analysis throughout the deal cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce 15+ exclusive articles per month, breaking news on French M&A by interviewing decision makers, C‑level execs, portfolio managers, bankers, lawyers and other sources
• Build‑up sources and develop an expert eye for the French primary buyout universe, primarily in the aerospace supply chain, agrifood, wellness, luxury and retail industries
• Attend key conferences, trade fairs outside of Paris and relevant industry events in order to conduct exclusive interviews
• Contribute to key M&A news content and analysis produced by the Paris Bureau and the wider EMEA team.
• Produce a steady flow of copy under tight deadlines

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Should have excellent English speaking and writing skills, with fluency in French essential.
• Well driven and tenacious
• Able to work both on own initiative and collaboratively
• Willing to travel to key events in the region and be eligible to work in one of the advertised offices.

About us

• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in‑house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker‑dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Our ever‑expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.