Journalist, Risk.net

Infopro Digital Services Limited•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Risk.net is seeking an energetic and insightful journalist to cover risk management, based in New York with hybrid working. The ideal candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about finance, technology and law, with a talent for bringing complex topics to life, and the ability to combine the best elements of trade and mainstream financial journalism to produce must-read articles that stand out from the crowd. They should be equally adept at breaking news and writing in-depth, long-form features. A proven ability to build and maintain strong source relationships is a must. Risk.net covers financial institutions and markets for a professional audience, including senior executives at banks, hedge funds and regulators. The risk management desk is central to this effort, with a remit that spans the globe. Risk.net is a rare beast: a financial industry publication that thrives on long-form investigative journalism. Our readers represent the full cross-section of the market, and our reporting reflects this – we speak to banks and asset managers, the technology and infrastructure firms that connect them, and the regulators and supervisors that oversee them. This is a great strength, enabling us to piece together complex stories from multiple perspectives and points of view. Risk.net has a collegiate style – our team of around 30 journalists and editors, spread across three offices, actively collaborate on projects and pool their insights and contacts. We give our journalists the time and resources necessary to produce great stories. Standards are high, but so is management support. Risk.net is owned by Infopro Digital, a global publishing and events company with over 4,000 employees across 17 countries and annual revenues of over half a billion dollars. Infopro Digital’s financial services unit, known as Risk Global, is a 300-person organisation with offices in London, Hong Kong, New York and Nashville. We earn most of our revenues from subscriptions, providing a stable financial base.

Requirements

Impeccable writing skills and a knack for explaining complex topics in plain English.
A keen eye for detail and nuance.
A willingness to learn about a broad range of financial topics.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the financial industry and its major players is a plus, as is a good understanding of technology-related topics such as AI and cyber security.
An ability to write with flair and, when appropriate, a sense of humour would be a bonus!

Responsibilities

Be part of a team covering risk management in the financial sector
Cultivate industry sources to generate a steady stream of leads
Contribute news, profiles and feature articles to Risk.net
Collaborate with journalists and editors across our five editorial desks and three international bureaus