Journalist, Risk.net

About Infopro Digital

Infopro Digital is a global B2B company with 4,000 employees and annual revenues of over half a billion dollars, with a presence in 26 countries. Through its market‑leading brands, it serves five professional communities – insurance and finance, automotive aftermarket, construction, retail, and industrials – enabling clients to make informed business decisions and create new opportunities.

About Risk.net

Risk.net is seeking an energetic and insightful journalist to cover risk management, based in New York with hybrid working. The ideal candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about finance, technology and law, with a talent for bringing complex topics to life, and the ability to combine the best elements of trade and mainstream financial journalism to produce must-read articles. They should be equally adept at breaking news and writing in-depth, long-form features. A proven ability to build and maintain strong source relationships is essential.

Risk.net covers financial institutions and markets for a professional audience, including senior executives at banks, hedge funds and regulators. The risk management desk spans the globe and collaborates across offices in London, Hong Kong, New York and Nashville. The publication is known for long-form investigative journalism and a collegiate style, with around 30 journalists and editors actively collaborating on projects.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team covering risk management in the financial sector
• Cultivate industry sources to generate a steady stream of leads
• Contribute news, profiles and feature articles to Risk.net
• Collaborate with journalists and editors across five editorial desks and three international bureaus

Requirements

• Specialist technology or finance journalist looking for the next step in their career
• Knowledge of the financial industry and its major players, plus a good understanding of technology-related topics such as AI and cyber security
• Impeccable writing skills and a knack for explaining complex topics in plain English
• Ability to write with flair and, when appropriate, a sense of humour
• Keen eye for detail and nuance
• Willingness to learn about a broad range of financial topics

Benefits

• 20 vacation days (rising to 25 days)
• 5 paid sick days
• 11 paid company holidays
• Medical, dental & vision insurance (including life insurance)
• 401k plan with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible working
• Additional life insurance
• Office gym membership
• Employee referral scheme