Last Word: Senior News Reporter, International Adviser
http://www.international-adviser.com
http://www.lastwordmedia.com

Background on Last Word

Last Word is an independent financial media solutions provider behind four key brands for discretionary portfolio managers, private bankers and independent financial advisers.

Since our launch in 2005, Last Word has been the final say for first to-market news, analysis and comment across the global wealth management market. Our invaluable insight, intelligent and inspirational content is delivered to our sophisticated markets across multi-channel platforms – print, digital, research, data and events.

Our unrivalled brand reputation and bespoke content offerings are the first choice for wealth managers, financial advisers, fund selectors, discretionary managers, distributors and intermediaries across the globe, helping them forge the right connections, and make better informed business decisions with confidence

Our headquarters are in London, with offices in Singapore and Hong Kong.

International Adviser:

International Adviser (IA) is a market-leading magazine and news analysis website as well as a strong provider of high quality events in the UK, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Asia.

It is the leading brand serving the global intermediary market that uses cross-border insurance, investment, banking and pension products on behalf of their high-net worth clients.

International Adviser was launched in 2006 as a monthly magazine aimed at IFAs, discretionaries and other managers of high-net worth wealth based in the UK and Channel Islands, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Asia.

Nearly a decade later, its magazine and digital platforms bring together the latest news, features, product development, market analysis and expert commentary to intermediaries in this sector.

With our expert intermediary panel (made up of key advisers from throughout the world) and our tax and technical panel (containing leading product specialists) this market leading brand is able to cover the full breadth of the main areas affecting business for the global intermediary market.

The Role:

International Adviser is seeking a Senior News Reporter to provide its global intermediary audience with up-to-the-minute news on cross-border insurance, investment, banking and pension products on behalf of their high net worth clients.

Based in Last Word Media’s London office, the role will be part of an editorial team providing the readers of www.international-adviser.com with the insight that helps them to manage their clients’ financial needs more effectively.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, breaking and writing news stories online and building contacts within the industry.

We are looking for someone eager, energetic and enthusiastic who is keen to get to grips with the subject matter.

The role would suit someone who has between one and two year’s financial services experience who is looking for their next challenging role within a global organisation.

Any investment or pensions experience would be advantageous.

The successful candidate on will need to prove themselves comfortable acquiring a knowledge of the tax rules surrounding international life and investment products across the various jurisdictions as well as being an autonomous part of a highly-motivated team.

Responsibilities will include:

Sourcing, researching and writing self-generated news stories relevant to our readers
Building up industry contacts across fund groups, international life companies and IFAs
Covering externally-hosted conferences and press briefings
Attending and covering International Adviser events in the UK and overseas
Interviewing high-profile industry figures, on- and off-camera
The ability to use specific databases as a research tool for self-generate stories and generating ideas
Gaining and/or improving industry knowledge
Creating the twice-daily News Bulletins on our bespoke content management system
Working closely with the News Editor of International Adviser as part of the editorial team
Supporting and working alongside editorial, sales and marketing teams

Requirement:

Be articulate and have strong writing skills
The ability to turn research and information gathered into compelling news stories
Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally within Last Word and externally
Outstanding analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
The ability to demonstrate initiative
Good self-PR
Be confident and personable
The desire to develop a strong understanding of our industry
A strong understanding of the way in which an online editorial team works

What next:

The successful applicant will be joining a highly experienced, award-winning editorial team in which autonomy is expected and flexibility is given. The full remuneration package includes a highly competitive salary, the rate of which will depend on the experience and skills of the applicant.

How to apply

Please send your CVs and a covering letter to Richard Hubbard, News Editor at International Adviser, at richard.hubbard@lastwordmedia.com