Job Description

About Us

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. Here, you're given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.



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. With no fixed path, you'll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.



Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

The Role

MandateWire, an FT Specialist subscription business, is seeking a Reporter to join its London-based team. This role focuses on covering institutional asset owners in Italy and France, reporting on their investment activities through interviews and research. The successful candidate will contribute to original news content and actionable intelligence for our investment management subscribers.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct telephone interviews with senior decision-makers at pension funds, family offices, charities, insurers and other asset owners based in Italy and France Create original English-language news stories based on these interviews and secondary research (e.g., annual reports) Cover key topics such as mandate tenders, manager selection and terminations, asset allocation changes and consultant appointments Enter investment mandate intelligence into our internal database Deliver a set number of mandate opportunities for daily email briefings Maintain and grow a network of investor contacts Contribute to broader editorial content and thematic industry analysis

Required Skills and Experience

Excellent and professional telephone manner Fluent in Italian and French, with strong communication skills Strong organisational and time management skills to meet daily and periodic deadlines Analytical abilities to assess complex data and identify relevant material Digital literacy for research, writing and data entry

Desirable

Familiarity with investment or financial services terminology Experience conducting interviews with senior professionals Ability to navigate and extract data from annual reports

What's in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.



We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.



Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Further Information

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