Editor at ION Group

New York, New York, United States

ION Group Logo
$110,000 – $140,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Capital Markets, Private EquityIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years business journalism experience
  • Interest in exploring, understanding, and telling the story of company’s growth plans and current obstacles
  • Strong interviewing skills, with a demonstrated aptitude for breaking news and uncovering closely guarded information and maintaining strong source relationships
  • Ability to write and edit clear, concise, and actionable copy
  • Proficiency in understanding capital allocation and investment strategies

Responsibilities

  • Write an average of 10 or more stories per month, including forward-looking stories highlighting company growth strategies
  • Edit Mergermarket stories to adhere to style, size, and quality guidelines
  • Develop and maintain market contacts to break news on sector and company M&A plans
  • Engage with a sophisticated M&A and industry community through event attendance and source building
  • Collaborate with Mergermarket journalists in the Americas and across the globe to break news
  • Travel to industry and Mergermarket conferences as necessary

Skills

Business Journalism
M&A Reporting
Interviewing
Editing
Writing
Capital Allocation
Investment Strategies

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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