Asset Servicing Times and Securities Finance Times are leading professional publications serving the global securities finance and asset servicing communities. For well over a decade, our award-winning titles have been breaking the industry’s most significant stories and driving change through both print and digital platforms.

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, story-hungry, tech-savvy financial reporter to join our editorial team. We can offer the chance to make a genuine impact whilst covering one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors in financial services.

Our publications set the agenda in securities finance and asset servicing: examining regulatory developments, technological innovation, market trends, and the industry’s response to global economic challenges. We source exclusive news and analysis covering everything from repo markets and securities lending to fund administration, custody services, and regulatory compliance.

About You And The Role

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious journalist with a developing track record as a financial reporter. Knowledge of securities finance, asset servicing, or broader capital markets would be advantageous, but what’s essential is that you are a proven story-getter with a genuine passion for financial journalism.

The role includes news feature writing—such as analysis pieces, executive profiles, and interviews—for both print and online platforms across our portfolio of titles.

This position involves being a collaborative team member whilst covering a wide range of topics in depth—from regulatory changes and compliance challenges to technological innovation, market volatility, and industry consolidation trends.

Working closely with the editorial team, this full-time role requires a willingness to attend industry conferences and events, plus a desire to rapidly grasp the complex dynamics of global financial markets and their impact on our readership.

The position is based at Black Knight Media’s London office (four days in office, one day working from home).

Experience in securities finance and asset servicing is not essential, though a keen interest in financial markets is required.

Requirements

• A driven, proactive, news-hungry NCTJ-qualified journalist [or equivalent experience]
• The drive to uncover the biggest stories and set the news agenda in financial services
• Meticulous attention to accuracy, with the ability to write concise, precise financial news stories under tight deadlines
• A solid understanding of media law and financial reporting regulations
• A personable and confident individual keen to attend industry events and cultivate senior-level contacts
• Willingness to master complex financial concepts and work across different platforms
• Ability to gather news and promote stories on social media
• Collaborative team player and excellent communicator, with a passion for original journalism and campaigns that make a difference
• A genuine interest in financial markets, securities finance, and the regulatory environment

Skills and Experience

Required:

• A track record of producing high-quality copy and delivering exclusive stories
• Interest in financial services, capital markets, and/or UK business news
• Ability to multitask and work independently as well as part of a team
• At least two years’ newsroom experience

Desirable:

• MA qualification in journalism
• Knowledge of securities finance, asset servicing, or capital markets
• Proficiency in Excel or similar software to analyse financial data for news stories
• Ability to edit colleagues’ copy when required
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting financial services

What We Offer

Learning & Development: At Black Knight Media, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success in the competitive financial media landscape. We provide an environment that fosters continuous development, particularly in understanding complex financial markets and regulatory environments.

Our employees are encouraged to identify areas of personal and professional development, including financial journalism, regulatory analysis, market commentary, and digital media skills.

Benefits:

• 22 days’ annual leave
• Pension scheme
• One paid volunteer day per year
• Access to industry events and conferences
• Professional development budget for financial journalism training

How To Apply

To apply, send your CV and a short covering letter to Justin Lawson on justinlawson@blackknightmedialtd.com. Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP.

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