Asset Servicing Times and Securities Finance Times are leading professional publications serving the global securities finance and asset servicing communities. For well over a decade, our award-winning titles have been breaking the industry's most significant stories and driving change through both print and digital platforms.
About the Financial Reporter role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, story-hungry, tech-savvy financial reporter to join our editorial team. We can offer the chance to make a genuine impact while covering one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors in financial services.
Our publications set the agenda in securities finance and asset servicing: examining regulatory developments, technological innovation, market trends, and the industry's response to global economic challenges. We source exclusive news and analysis covering everything from repo markets and securities lending to fund administration, custody services, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will be an ambitious journalist with a developing track record as a financial reporter, a proven story-getter with a genuine passion for financial journalism.
The role includes news feature writing — such as analysis pieces, executive profiles, and interviews — for both print and online platforms across our portfolio of titles.
This position involves being a collaborative team member while covering a wide range of topics in depth — from regulatory changes and compliance challenges to technological innovation, market volatility, and industry consolidation trends.
Working closely with the editorial team, this full-time role requires willingness to travel, attend industry conferences and events, plus a desire to rapidly grasp the complex dynamics of global financial markets and their impact on our readership.
The position is based at Black Knight Media's London office (four days in office, one day working from home).
Experience in securities finance and asset servicing is not essential, though a keen interest in financial markets is required.
What we are looking for in our Financial Reporter:
A driven, proactive, news-hungry journalist
The drive to uncover the biggest stories and set the news agenda in financial services
Meticulous attention to accuracy, with the ability to write concise, precise financial news stories under tight deadlines
A personable and confident individual keen to attend industry events and cultivate senior-level contacts
Willingness to master complex financial concepts and work across different platforms
Ability to gather news and promote stories on social media
Collaborative team player and excellent communicator, with a passion for original journalism and campaigns that make a difference
A genuine interest in financial markets, securities finance, and the regulatory environment
Skills and Experience:
Required
A track record of producing high-quality copy and delivering exclusive stories
Interest in financial services, capital markets, and/or UK business news
Ability to multitask and work independently as well as part of a team
At least two years' newsroom experience
Desirable
MA, NCTJ, or equivalent qualification in journalism
Knowledge of securities finance, asset servicing, or capital markets
Editorial experience
Understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting financial services
What We Offer:
Learning & Development: At Black Knight Media, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success in the competitive financial media landscape. We provide an environment that fosters continuous development, particularly in understanding complex financial markets and regulatory environments.
Our employees are encouraged to identify areas of personal and professional development, including financial journalism, regulatory analysis, market commentary, and digital media skills.
Benefits:
22 days' annual leave
Pension scheme
One paid volunteer day per year
Access to industry events and conferences
Professional development budget for financial journalism training
A British passport is a requirement and documents will need to be brought if successful for an interview.
Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as a Financial Reporter
Salary description
£25000.00 - £28000.00 per year