Senior Journalist - #2188833

Senior Journalist, London

Top1000funds | Based in London | Full-time

Top1000funds is the market leading news and analysis site for the world’s largest institutional investors. It focuses on leading the global investment industry to continuous improvement through case studies of best practice in governance and decision making, portfolio construction and efficient portfolio management, fees and costs, and sustainable investing.

The publication pushes the industry to question whether status quo processes and behaviours to tackle risks and opportunities will be sufficient in the future, and actively campaigns for diversity, sustainability, transparency, innovation and better alignment of fees in the investment industry.

Top1000funds is published by Conexus Financial and combines independent journalism with events such as the Fiduciary Investors Symposium and private roundtables. It is read by investment professionals in more than 40 countries.

The role

We are looking for a senior journalist, based in London to contribute to our global coverage. You will be a trusted voice among chief investment officers, trustees and senior asset management executives, and will help shape our editorial agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Writing: Produce original news, analysis, features and investor profiles on asset allocation, governance, private markets, risk, sustainability and emerging themes such as AI, accurately and to deadline.
• Story ideation: Generate and pitch story ideas, identify emerging trends before they become consensus, and contribute to editorial planning.
• Networking: Build and maintain senior relationships with asset owners, managers, consultants and policymakers, including at conferences and events, to source exclusive stories and insight.
• Sponsored content: Work with the commercial team to produce high-quality sponsored content, including articles, interviews and video, within clear editorial and disclosure standards.
• Events: Attend and potentially moderate roundtables and event panels
• Collaboration: Work with editors and colleagues globally, and contribute to newsletters, podcasts and social channels.

About you

• Significant experience as a journalist covering asset management, pension funds or institutional investment
• A strong understanding of investment concepts and the ability to explain complex topics clearly
• An established network among institutional investors
• A track record of original, high-impact stories
• Excellent writing and editing skills, sound news judgement and a commitment to accuracy
• Confidence engaging senior executives and facilitating discussions in a roundtable setting
• Commercial awareness, and the ability to support sponsored content while protecting editorial independence
• Willingness to travel from time to time, and the right to work in the UK