Senior Reporter, MiddleEast Energy 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

Energy, Renewables, Project FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least six years of reporting experience in a reputable newsroom with global exposure, a proven record of breaking news for a media organization, and strong news and analyses writing skills. Knowledge of the financial market is required, along with the ability to spot trends in market data and conduct research to identify and produce reports.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Reporter, you will participate actively in sourcing, confirming, and writing exclusive news about project finance and acquisition finance transactions, producing content on a daily basis. You will build relationships with LPs, GPs, banks, developers, advisors, and SWFs, write 15 pieces of proprietary content per month on the Middle East renewables and power & energy markets, track transactions and source intelligence, coordinate with colleagues, cover greenfield and M&A financing, write feature articles, and plan and record a podcast quarterly.

Skills

Financial Reporting

News Writing

Investigative Journalism

Source Networking

Market Research

Trend Analysis

Feature Writing

Podcast Production

Project Finance

M&A Coverage

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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