Senior Reporter, Middle East, Infrastructure at ION Group

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Infrastructure, Finance, Private EquityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Economics, or a related field, and have at least five years of reporting experience in a reputable newsroom with global exposure. They must demonstrate a proven record of breaking news for a media organization, alongside the ability to write in-depth analyses and spot trends in market data through research. Strong news and analyses writing skills are also required, along with knowledge of the financial market.

Responsibilities

The Senior Reporter will provide exclusive content on LPs, GPs, fundraising, allocations, and commitments concerning the Middle East and outgoing capital in the infrastructure sector, primarily feeding content into ION Analytics’ Infralogic publication and supporting other products within the group. Key responsibilities include building relationships with funds and managers, shaping coverage of the market, writing 15 stories per month, generating ideas for longer-form coverage, working with data and research teams, assisting with ION Analytics’ events, and collaborating with colleagues across the group to support content creation.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Breaking News

In-Depth Analysis

Infrastructure Finance

Middle East Markets

Private Equity

Fundraising

Deal Tracking

Content Creation

Event Moderation

Copy Editing

Data Research

Relationship Building

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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