Location
London, with a hybrid working model requiring onsite presence approximately 50% of the time, subject to role requirements and regular review.

Hours
Full time, with flexibility considered where suitable.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
MandateWire is a leading subscription publication within FT Specialist, delivering exclusive intelligence on the investment activities of asset owners worldwide. Based in London, the reporting team covers investors across Europe, with reporters focusing on specific geographic markets. This role focuses on Central European asset owners, particularly German-speaking pension schemes, insurance companies, charities, family offices and wealth management organisations. You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior industry contacts, uncover exclusive stories, and contribute written and multimedia journalism to MandateWire’s coverage.

Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining relationships with senior representatives of asset owners across the DACH region and Central Europe through telephone interviews, virtual meetings and industry events.
- Researching and writing accurate, original news stories covering investment mandate searches and tenders, asset manager appointments and terminations, strategic asset allocation changes, investment manager selections, consultant appointments and broader investment governance developments.
- Conducting independent research using annual reports, regulatory filings and other public sources to identify newsworthy developments.
- Maintaining and updating MandateWire’s proprietary database with timely and accurate market intelligence.
- Generating a consistent pipeline of exclusive mandate opportunity stories for publication in daily subscriber alerts.
- Expanding and developing a high-quality network of asset owner contacts.
- Contributing feature articles, market analysis and trend pieces.
- Creating engaging multimedia content, including video interviews, podcasts and other digital formats to enhance editorial coverage and audience engagement.
- Representing MandateWire at industry conferences and events, including moderating panel discussions, hosting webinars and interviewing senior industry figures on stage.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues across the European editorial team to support comprehensive market coverage.

Our Commitment
We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering a supportive workplace where all voices are heard, respected and valued. We are a disability confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory, committed to removing barriers and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information
We embrace innovation and technology, including the responsible use of AI tools in the application process. We maintain a fair and transparent hiring process and caution against fraudulent job postings. All legitimate opportunities are posted through official channels.

Experience
- Fluency in German, with professional-level speaking, reading and translation skills.
- Strong communication and interviewing skills, with confidence to build relationships with senior industry contacts.
- Excellent written English, capable of producing clear, accurate and engaging content.
- Strong research and analytical skills to identify newsworthy developments from complex information.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills to manage competing deadlines.
- A curious, proactive approach with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

About You
- Proactive and curious with a passion for journalism and financial markets.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with a diverse editorial team.
- Ability to engage with senior industry figures and represent the publication at events.

Qualifications
- Knowledge of institutional investment, pensions, asset management or financial markets is desirable.
- Journalism or business reporting experience is advantageous.
- Experience producing multimedia content or contributing to webinars, panels or live events is a plus.
- Fluency in another European language is desirable but not essential.