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About the Role
MandateWire is a leading subscription publication within FT Specialist, providing exclusive intelligence on the investment activities of asset owners worldwide. This role will focus on Central European asset owners, with particular emphasis on German-speaking pension schemes, insurance companies, charities, family offices and wealth management organisations. You will build a strong network of senior industry contacts, identify and break exclusive stories, and contribute written and multimedia journalism to MandateWire’s coverage.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with senior representatives of asset owners across the DACH region and Central Europe through regular telephone interviews, virtual meetings and industry events.
- Research and write accurate, original news stories covering investment mandate searches and tenders, asset manager appointments and terminations, strategic asset allocation changes, investment manager selections, consultant appointments and broader investment governance developments.
- Conduct independent research using annual reports, regulatory filings and other public sources to identify newsworthy developments.
- Maintain and update MandateWire’s proprietary database with timely and accurate market intelligence.
- Generate a consistent pipeline of exclusive mandate opportunity stories for publication in daily subscriber alerts.
- Expand and develop a high-quality network of asset owner contacts.
- Contribute feature articles, market analysis and trend pieces.
- Create engaging multimedia content, including video interviews, podcasts and other digital formats, to enhance MandateWire’s editorial coverage and audience engagement.
- Represent MandateWire at industry conferences and events, including moderating panel discussions, hosting webinars and interviewing senior industry figures on stage.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the European editorial team to support comprehensive market coverage.
Requirements
- Fluency in German, with the ability to speak, read and translate to a professional standard.
- Strong communication and interviewing skills, with the confidence to build relationships with senior industry contacts.
- Excellent written English, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging content.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify newsworthy developments from complex information.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- A curious, proactive approach, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Skills
- German language proficiency
- Communication skills
- Interviewing skills
- Written English proficiency
- Research skills
- Analytical skills
- Organisation skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of institutional investment
- Knowledge of pensions
- Knowledge of asset management
- Knowledge of financial markets
- Journalism experience
- Business reporting experience
- Multimedia content production
- Webinar participation
- Panel moderation
- Live event participation
- Fluency in another European language
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Journalism or business reporting experience
- Experience producing multimedia content or contributing to webinars, panels or live events
Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Medical cover
- Inclusive parental leave packages
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Opportunities to give back to the community
About the Company
- The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
- At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded.
- In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
- Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you.
- Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued.
- A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential.
- We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
- We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.