Assistant Editor, Credit IFR

London Stock Exchange Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial journalism organization based in London is seeking an Assistant Editor to join their collaborative editorial team. The ideal candidate is passionate about financial journalism and will write and edit content while mentoring a team of reporters. This role offers development opportunities and promotes a supportive culture that values innovative ideas and diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong editorial background with experience in financial journalism.
• Proactive storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leader who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit high-quality content for IFR Magazine and LSEG's Workspace.
• Deliver timely coverage of fixed-income markets.
• Lead and mentor a team of bond reporters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments.

Skills

Financial journalism

Storytelling

Team leadership

Clarity in writing

Job description

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking editorial team at IFR and LSEG, where your voice and ideas matter. We're looking for an Assistant Editor who is passionate about financial journalism and eager to shape the conversation around the EMEA bond and structured finance markets.

What You'll Do

• Write and edit high-quality content for IFR Magazine and LSEG's Workspace platform
• Deliver insightful, timely coverage of fixed-income markets, with a focus on clarity and impact. Break news and provide real-time updates on deals, pricing, and market trends.
• Lead and mentor a team of bond reporters, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure consistent, engaging coverage
• Contribute to a variety of LSEG publications and platforms, including real-time services

What We're Looking For

• A strong editorial background with experience in financial journalism who is a proactive storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative leader who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and thoughtful analysis

Why Join Us?

• We have some flexible working to support work-life balance and have an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences
• Career development opportunities and mentorship - with a global impact through trusted financial markets reporting

We believe great journalism comes from diverse voices and experiences. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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