Senior Reporter, Industrials & Business Services

ION Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Reporter to lead M&A reporting in the Industrials & Business Services sector. This role offers the opportunity to deliver exclusive insights and build strong relationships with industry leaders. As part of a dynamic global team, you will engage in high-impact journalism that shapes market understanding. Join a rapidly expanding company that values diverse backgrounds and fosters a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about financial journalism and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial journalism, especially in M&A.
• Strong source relationships within the Industrials & Business Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive reporting on EMEA-wide Industrials & Business Services M&A.
• Deliver timely scoops on potential and live M&A activities.

Skills

Financial Journalism

M&A Reporting

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Expertise in Technology/Media

Job description

The Role:

ION Analytics is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Reporter to join our London team. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of Industrials & Business Services M&A reporting for Mergermarket and Dealreporter EMEA. This role demands a proactive journalist who can deliver exclusive scoops on potential and live M&A activity across Industrials & Business Services, from aerospace & defence to automaking, from packaging to plant machinery, from aftermarket services to specialty chemicals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive reporting on EMEA-wide Industrials & Business Services M&A.
• Deliver timely, market-leading scoops on potential and live M&A activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Industrials bankers, executives, investors and deal advisors.
• Develop and expand your network of sources within the Industrials & Business Services segments.
• Collaborate with a global team to produce best-in-class journalism.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in financial journalism, with a focus on M&A.
• A robust contact book and excellent source relationships within the Industrials & Business Services industry.
• Strong technical expertise in technology and/or media M&A.
• A proven track record of delivering landmark exclusives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A drive to develop your practice and advance your career within a dynamic, global business.

About us:

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.