Remark, the events and publications division of The Mergermarket Group is looking for a Research Editor to join its expanding team based in Central London.

Your primary responsibility will be to research, analyse, write, and edit thought leadership reports and publications on a variety of topics related to corporate finance and business strategy for blue-chip clients including investment banks, professional services firms, law firms and corporates.

You will be expected to develop briefs and research methodologies (including surveys and the use of Mergermarket’s proprietary M&A and capital markets data) as well as develop excellent relationships with clients and internal teams.

Currently, Remark publishes around 100 thought leadership reports globally per year.

Core duties include:

Writing and developing reports and features based on surveys, financial market data and client guidelines
Developing research ideas for new business pitches and proposals
Preparing surveys on business and financial topics including M&A, corporate finance and strategy
Preparing and analysing research data using Excel
Production of PowerPoint slide decks for client and internal use
Preparing briefs for clients, other editors and external journalists
Working with senior editors to ensure highest standards of copy
To keep up to date on market trends
Building strong relationships with clients to help develop publication outlines and themes based on client input and own research

Required skills and experience:

Experience of financial analysis and research
Strong knowledge of corporate finance and business strategy
Proven financial/business research/data processing skills
Excellent written and verbal  skills
Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work within tight deadlines and keen organisational skills
Ability to work across a number of disciplines and subjects
Ability to quickly assimilate information on new sectors/regions/market trends

How to apply
To apply please send a Brief covering letter and your CV to Nick.Cheek@mergermarket.com