Deputy Editor, Banking Risk and Regulation

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The Role / Position Overview
Banking Risk and Regulation, the FT’s specialist risk, regulation and compliance news service, is looking for a fixed term deputy editor to support the editor in the launch and early growth phase of the publication.

Key Responsibilities
Turn sometimes technical subjects into accessible and engaging copy which helps banking industry professionals to better understand the challenges they face from ever evolving risk and regulatory challenges in their industry
Produce news and analysis informing readers about risk and regulation changes and trends in the sector.
Deputise for the editor on a day to day basis when required, helping to run the website and the team while the editor is away
Be able to nurture contacts within the banking industry and have the authority to represent the title at the highest levels.
Commission stories from colleagues and freelancers and work collaboratively with them to produce excellent copy for our readers
Help to manage and mentor other writers who contribute to the title
Contribute a range of articles on a daily, weekly and longer term basis including, but not limited to, news, analysis, investigations and features.
Manage the Banking Risk and Regulation newsletter as and when required
Ensure that the content remains fresh, insightful, accurate and relevant and that it caters for the sophisticated demands of our audience
Work closely with the editor on editorial planning and the ongoing development of the Banking Risk and Regulation website and other associated channels
Use social media to engage readers
Represent Banking Risk and Regulation at events as required
Present video and podcasts as required.