M&A Reporter

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

Résumé du poste

A leading financial analytics firm in Paris is seeking a Reporter to cover French M&A and private equity activity. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial reporting, fluency in French, and strong English writing skills. Responsibilities include producing multiple exclusive articles monthly and attending industry events for interviews. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic team focused on significant financial transactions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a financial news reporter role.
• Well driven and tenacious.
• Willingness to travel to key events.

Responsabilités

• Produce 15+ exclusive articles per month on French M&A.
• Build sources and develop expertise in key industries.
• Attend conferences for exclusive interviews.
• Contribute to key M&A news content.
• Deliver copy under tight deadlines.

Connaissances

Fluency in French

Solid writing skills in English

Contact-building skills

Initiative and collaboration

Description du poste

Overview

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.

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

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

• 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.