Senior Reporter

About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09
Senior Reporter, Hedge Funds, Europe and Middle East
With Intelligence now part of S&P Global, our hedge fund coverage is among the industry's most established and respected sources of news and intelligence, serving a global audience of fund managers, institutional investors and service providers.
We are seeking an ambitious, source-driven senior reporter to join our global Hedge Funds editorial team in the UK.
Based in London, the role will focus on key hedge fund markets across Europe and the Middle East, with particular emphasis on Switzerland and the Gulf region, while working alongside experienced editors and reporters covering the industry across North America, Europe and Asia.
The focus is on delivering exclusive reporting, market intelligence and actionable insight to a global audience of fund managers, investors and service providers. Through exclusive reporting, market analysis and industry insight, the team helps subscribers identify opportunities, understand competitive dynamics and stay ahead of market developments.
This role offers the opportunity to develop deep industry expertise, build a strong profile within the market and contribute to some of the industry's most important conversations around manager activity, fund performance, asset growth and investor allocations.
What's in it for you
Become a leading reporter covering some of the world's most important hedge fund markets.
Build relationships with senior professionals across hedge fund firms, service providers, institutional investors and other key industry participants.
Develop deep expertise in hedge fund performance, investor activity, business developments and competitive dynamics across the region.
Cover key hedge fund centres in Europe and the Middle East, building relationships with senior industry figures and reporting on developments shaping regional markets.
Join a market-leading editorial team with the opportunity to shape coverage and identify new areas of reporting and insight.
Work closely with an experienced global team of editors and reporters covering hedge funds across all major regions.
Contribute to reports, thought leadership and industry events that enhance your profile and professional network.
Gain exposure to one of the industry's most comprehensive hedge fund intelligence platforms.
Responsibilities and Impact
Proprietary Reporting and Content Development
Deliver a consistent pipeline of exclusive, off-diary reporting on hedge fund firms and industry developments across Europe and the Middle East.
Produce proprietary, forward-looking and actionable intelligence that provides meaningful value to subscribers.
Identify emerging trends, market developments and competitive dynamics that merit deeper analysis and coverage.
Pitch and write insightful news stories, trend pieces and longer-form analysis that help explain developments shaping the industry.
Consistently meet and exceed editorial performance objectives relating to quality, exclusivity, quantity and subscriber value.
Relationship Development and Market Expertise
Build and maintain a strong network of sources across the hedge fund ecosystem, including hedge fund managers, service providers, institutional investors and other market participants.
Develop deep expertise across the hedge fund industry in Europe and the Middle East, including fund performance, investor activity, business growth, talent moves and organisational developments.
Become a trusted source of market intelligence for colleagues across the global editorial team.
Monitor industry developments, competitor activity and subscriber interests to identify opportunities for differentiated coverage.
Travel across Europe and the Middle East to attend industry conferences, conduct face-to-face interviews and strengthen relationships with key sources.
Intelligence Development and Collaboration
Work closely with editorial colleagues across regions to contribute to a coordinated global coverage strategy.
Partner with Data and Insights teams to identify gaps in market coverage and contribute market expertise that strengthens the quality and relevance of our hedge fund industry intelligence.
Support the development of reports, research initiatives and other editorial intelligence efforts throughout the year.
Contribute ideas and market knowledge that help enhance and evolve With Intelligence's market-leading hedge fund coverage across Europe and the Middle East.
Industry Engagement and Representation
Conduct interviews with senior industry participants and represent With Intelligence professionally in the market.
Attend industry conferences, networking events and meetings across Europe, Switzerland and the Middle East to develop relationships and uncover proprietary intelligence.
Contribute to webinars, reports, podcasts, videos and other thought leadership initiatives where appropriate.
Help reinforce With Intelligence's position as a leading source of hedge fund news, analysis and intelligence across Europe and the Middle East.
What We Are Looking For
Proven experience covering financial services, asset management or hedge funds in reporting and/or editing roles.
Experience covering hedge funds, alternative investments, institutional investing or asset management is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to generate exclusive stories and build a strong network of industry contacts.
Strong interviewing, source-development and relationship-building skills.
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex market developments clearly and concisely.
Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in hedge funds, investment strategies and industry trends.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a global team environment.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorit