Reporter, Central Banking Hub - London, United Kingdom - Financial Times

Financial Times

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The role
The Financial Times is seeking a reporter for its new central banking hub.

Designed for professionals, the hub will offer users high quality information and commentary on monetary policy so that they are better able to do their jobs.

It will build scenarios for the likely interest rate decisions in the US, Eurozone, UK and Japan.

You will follow the data, speeches, financial market trends and write commentary on the likely consequences for monetary policy initially in these four key economies.

This will involve a specialised focus on central banks and their officials.

An important aspect of the role is economic analysis of information relevant to monetary policy, an ability both to synthesise this quickly and explain how it changes thinking on future interest rate decisions.

We are looking for someone with a passion for economics who enjoys quantitative analysis and wants to explain their thinking in clear and understandable forms of writing.

You will also be able to write for the FT, contributing to make the central banking hub a must-read product for professional users.

This is a start up venture within the FT, so it will be an exciting and dynamic opportunity.

Key responsibilities

You will have high quality economic skills, preferably some reporting or analytical background and be comfortable working in a fast-paced role in a core part of FT output.

The job will combine analysis, future gazing, scenario building and writing on monetary policy. It could provide the perfect springboard for a wider FT career.

We are looking for someone with sufficient skills in each area, a desire to learn more and to develop their skills more broadly.

You will need to be able to collaborate with economics reporters and commentators across the FT. If you are someone who is fascinated by economics and monetary policy, then this is the job for you.

What we are looking for

Proficiency in economics and analysing monetary policy
Numeracy and the ability to think statistically
Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to explain your quantitative analysis work simply to nonspecialist audiences
An interest in global economics, business and politics
Passionate about continuously learning in order to keep your skills at the forefront of current practice

Your previous work does not have to be in journalism or economics although having either or both would be an advantage.

Desirable Skills
We don't expect you to have all of these skills, but the ability to demonstrate experience of one or more of the following would be beneficial:

Relevant training in statistics or data science
An existing body of journalistic work in economics or monetary policy
Professional expertise in monetary policy analysis
An academic economics background

Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career.

Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities.

How we work
Our hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week.

Our office is located across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London.

There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House (District or Circle line), St.

Paul's (Central line), Bank (Central or Waterloo & City line) or Barbican (Central, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan lines).

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all.

We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

About the Financial Times

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe.

It's the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do.

FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking.

Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values