Pensions Correspondent

The Financial Times; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Times is seeking a dynamic reporter to cover the global pensions industry from London. This role focuses on investment strategies, policymaker interactions, and demographic changes while requiring collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate should have strong reporting skills and be able to engage general readers with industry insights.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible working

Medical cover

Enhanced parental packages

Subsidized gym memberships

Giving Back initiatives

Qualifications

• Energetic and resourceful all-rounder with a passion for investment management.
• Skills needed in reporting and analysis of the pensions industry.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the global pensions industry and report on key investment strategies.
• Collaborate with teams across the US and Asia.
• Craft compelling narratives for both specialists and general readers.

Skills

Quick-breaking news reporting

Developing sources

Generating scoops

Crafting in-depth stories

Spotting trends

Turning complex insights into narratives

Job description

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We have an exciting new opportunity covering the global pensions industry from London.

This role involves investigating how some of the world's largest investment institutions are navigating a period of upheaval, with a focus on pension funds' investment strategies, interactions with policymakers, and responses to demographic changes. Key players include the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Australian Superannuation funds, and US public pension plans like Calpers and Calstrs.

The UK pension fund industry is also a focus, especially in light of recent reforms following the mini-Budget fallout. We seek an energetic, resourceful all-rounder eager to report on investment management, public policy, and corporate aspects of this dynamic industry.

The successful candidate will be capable of quick-breaking news reporting, developing sources, generating scoops, and crafting in-depth stories that appeal to both specialists and general readers. Skills in spotting trends and turning complex industry insights into engaging narratives are essential.

This position is within Harriet Agnew's asset management team but requires collaboration with companies, markets desks, corporate reporters, parliament, and colleagues across the US and Asia.

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Friday 5th July 2024.

Our benefits vary by location but include generous leave, flexible working, medical cover, enhanced parental packages, subsidized gym memberships, and Giving Back initiatives. Full details are available on our website.

How we work

Our hybrid model expects staff to work in the office three days a week, with our London office conveniently located near St. Paul's Cathedral and accessible via multiple train and tube stations.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

The FT is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any adjustments needed during the application or interview process.

About the Financial Times

The FT aims to deliver independent, high-quality news and services globally. We value curiosity, ambition, and diversity among our staff, offering a supportive culture that rewards smart thinking and provides opportunities for growth and mobility.