Central Europe Mandate Reporter — German-Speaking

Financial Times; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Medical cover

Parental leave

Gym membership

Community involvement

Job summary

Financial Times in London is looking for a MandateWire reporter to cover Central Europe, focusing on German-speaking asset owners. Build networks, identify exclusive stories and contribute multimedia journalism across daily alerts and features.

You will collaborate with the European editorial team, conduct interviews with senior figures, and produce clear, accurate reporting that informs investors and policy discussions. A hybrid work model applies, with onsite and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German to speak, read and translate professionally.
• Excellent written English and ability to produce clear, engaging content.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify newsworthy developments.
• Excellent organization and prioritisation to meet deadlines.
• Curious, proactive approach with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of institutional investment, pensions, asset management or financial markets.
• Journalism or business reporting experience.
• Experience producing multimedia content or contributing to webinars/panels.
• Fluency in another European language.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with senior asset owner representatives in the DACH and Central Europe.
• Research and write accurate, original news stories covering mandates and asset management developments.
• Conduct independent research using annual reports, filings and public sources.
• Maintain MandateWire’s database with timely market intelligence.
• Generate a steady pipeline of exclusive mandate stories for daily alerts.
• Expand network of asset owner contacts and contribute to features and trend pieces.
• Create multimedia content including video, podcasts and webinars.
• Represent MandateWire at conferences and events; moderate panels and host webinars.
• Collaborate with the European editorial team for comprehensive market coverage.

Skills

German fluency

Interviewing

English writing

Research

Organisation

Attention to detail

Finance/Investments knowledge

Journalism experience

Multimedia content

Other European language

Job description

Financial Times in London is looking for a MandateWire reporter to cover Central Europe, focusing on German-speaking asset owners. Build networks, identify exclusive stories and contribute multimedia journalism across daily alerts and features.

You will collaborate with the European editorial team, conduct interviews with senior figures, and produce clear, accurate reporting that informs investors and policy discussions. A hybrid work model applies, with onsite and flexible arrangements.