South Korea Senior M&A reporter at ION Group

Seoul, South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in business or financial reporting, a proven track record of delivering exclusive scoops and breaking market-moving news, and a strong ability to analyze complex financial and M&A topics. Applicants must have an established network of industry sources and a demonstrated ability to generate original story ideas, along with excellent English writing skills and experience writing for a professional financial audience. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

The Senior M&A reporter will break news on M&A transactions, corporate bolt-ons and divestitures, IPOs, and private equity deals, interview South Korean public and private companies regarding M&A strategies and market trends, provide in-depth analysis of major trends and key players, develop and maintain a robust network of trusted sources, attend industry events, and build and maintain high-level relationships within financial institutions and corporate boardrooms.

Skills

Financial Reporting

M&A Analysis

Breaking News

Source Networking

Trend Analysis

IPO Coverage

Private Equity Reporting

Executive Interviews

Journalism Ethics

English Writing

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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