Markets Specialist - London Stock Exchange Group

London Stock Exchange Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Emerging Markets reporter to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering insightful coverage of the bond market, generating stories, and providing timely information on new deals and pricing. The ideal candidate will possess strong reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior bankers. Join a collaborative and creative culture that values individuality and encourages new ideas, while contributing to the financial ecosystem's sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated journalist looking to advance their career in a leading global financial markets infrastructure provider.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting and research within credit markets, ideally Emerging Markets.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coverage of the bond market across various platforms.
• Generate stories and ensure timely information flow on deals and pricing.

Skills

Reporting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of financial markets

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Job description

Job Description

The Emerging Markets (EM) reporter will write for Workspace's LSEG platform and IFR Magazine. Breaking news on the fixed-income market and providing value-added, insightful commentary on the main themes and trends. Plus, writing analysis for IFR's brands, including real-time services and publications.

We are looking for a talented and motivated journalist who is interested in making the next step in their career. They must have strong people and communication skills, be comfortable talking to senior bankers in the bond market and be able to work independently to develop strong relationships and liaise across teams within the wider editorial group on cross asset and cross-border stories.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver insightful coverage of the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa bond market across real-time, briefings and IFR's website and magazine.
• Proactive approach to generating stories written for clients.
• Ensuring a daily flow of information on new deals, pricing, terms and themes is covered in an efficient and timely fashion across the products.
• Breaking news on IFR's real-time services and LSEG's Workspace platform.
• Exercise sound news judgment on what moves markets and why.
• Work effectively with colleagues in our other IFR bond desks, as well as with colleagues covering other asset classes.

Essential Skills:

• Experience of reporting and research/market experience covering or working in the credit markets, ideally EM.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Solid organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of breaking news.
• General knowledge of financial markets and investment banking.

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth.

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

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.

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