Investment Writer, Investment Research Specialist or News Editor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in investment research is seeking motivated Investment Writers or Research Specialists in London. Candidates should possess strong writing and analytical skills, with at least 5 years experience in the financial sector. The role involves creating high-quality investment content and leading news editorial efforts in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Influence company editorial direction

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial services, preferably in asset management or journalism.
• Portfolio of published work in financial writing.
• Strong understanding of investment industry and fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Crafting compelling investment research and/or news content.
• Leading news efforts and driving editorial direction.
• Collaborating with sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Financial writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor degree

CFA charter holder (or interest in training for)

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Investment Writer, Investment Research Specialist or News Editor, london (city of london)

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Client:

QuotedData

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Opportunity: Investment Writer, Research Specialist and/or news Editor

About QuotedData:

QuotedData is dedicated to delivering insightful and comprehensive investment research, with a particular focus on investment trusts, but have our sights other fund structures such as ETFs, OEICs, VCTs, LPs and LTAFs and need talent to help us achieve this. We’re seeking a few talented professionals to join our team and help shape the future of our firm’s news editorial and/or research efforts.

Functional Title: Senior Fund Analyst or News Editor/Journalist

Department: News and Research Department

Experience: 5+ years of analysing funds and asset managers

Location: 50 Gresham Street | London EC2V 7AY

Reports to: Depends on seniority

Ad Updated: April 2024

The Role:

We are looking for an exceptional individual/s who combine/s superior communication and writing skills with a strong ability to produce high-quality equity-style research or/and investment news. While expertise in all fund structures is ideal, we appreciate and welcome that candidates may specialise in specific areas. A deep understanding of one or more of the following is essential: ETFs, Investment Trusts, OEICs, VCTs, or LTAFs.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Crafting compelling and accurate investment research and/or news content.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of how fund managers operate and their strategies.
• Leveraging industry connections to uncover insights and enhance our content.
• Collaborating closely with the sales and marketing teams to align research outputs with business objectives.
• Leading QuotedData’s news efforts, driving our editorial direction and ensuring timely, engaging, and insightful coverage.
• Contributing to social media and corporate communications to amplify our reach and engage our audience effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in financial writing, with a portfolio of high-quality, published work.
• Strong understanding of the investment industry and fund structures.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex investment concepts for diverse audiences.
• A proactive, investigative mindset to uncover trends and provide actionable insights.
• Strong industry relationships and networking ability to enhance the breadth of our coverage.
• Experience contributing to social media and corporate communications is a significant advantage.
• CFA charter holder (or interest in training for) and Bachelor degree or better
• Around 5+ years financial services experience, either as a journalist, editor or city analyst, preferably in asset management, investment banking or at a financial publication

What We Offer

• A dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in very present in this role.
• The chance to influence the direction of our company’s editorial and communications efforts.

To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and examples of your previous work to us at [emailprotected] .