Jobs @ ETF Strategy

Fund Reporter (ETFs)

To apply, please send your CV to: simon.smith@etfstrategy.com.

Company: ETF Strategy
Location: Oxford / London / remote working
Industry: Financial Media / Publishing
Employment: Full- or part-time
Start date: ASAP

Company Description:

ETF Strategy is a financial research and media company focused on the fast-growing exchange-traded fund (ETF) and indexing industry. Our properties include the award-winning ETF Strategy news website (www.etfstrategy.com), a growing portfolio of live events, and a soon-to-be-launched ETF search and analytics platform.

Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for an additional Fund Reporter to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to write for one of Europe’s leading ETF news outlets and to cover one of the fastest growing and most dynamic areas of the asset management industry. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the team and be given significant independence and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reporting on new ETF and index launches
  • Coverage of evolving ETF industry news stories
  • Producing original ETF features and thematic pieces
  • Interviewing senior ETF industry figures
  • Attending press briefings and industry events
  • Liaising with third-party contributors

The candidate will also be required to lend a hand to the events side of the business as and when required.

Requirements:

  • Strong writing skills
  • Ability to work quickly, independently and under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Some investment/financial journalism experience (preferably in funds/ETFs)
  • Interest in developing a deep understanding of ETFs and related areas (e.g. smart beta, ESG, passives)
  • Ideally a degree in economics, finance, business, or similar
  • ACSI, IMC, or CFA Level 1+ qualified (or progressing towards) would be a bonus

Package:

  • DoE plus discretionary bonus
  • 23 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and examples of your writing to: simon.smith@etfstrategy.com.