Finance Reporter (12-month contract)

POLITICO is looking for an ambitious reporter to join our team driving finance coverage in London.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive reporter who understands finance and has strong source networks. The role involves unpicking the detailed policy debates of the U.K. government and policymakers, including the Treasury, Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority, while also being able to take a big-picture view of the politics behind them.

This is an opportunity for a scoop-driven reporter to delve into a hugely significant part of the British political and financial story. The reporter will be competing in a space where deep sourcing is vital and breaking news is the primary goal.

We’re looking for a journalist with experience in rigorous reporting, source-building and scoops, to join us on a 12-month full-time contract starting in May.

This role is based in our growing newsroom in London.

What You’ll Do

Break news as part of a team covering U.K. financial services for both POLITICO Pro, our subscription news service, and a broader readership

Jointly author a must-read morning newsletter for subscribers

Deliver longer reads that appeal beyond a specialist audience

Be a public face of POLITICO at events and panels on topics related to finance policy

What You’ll Need

Demonstrable interest in Westminster politics and policy

Prior reporting experience covering finance

Strong track record of breaking news

Strong attention to detail and unafraid of digging into policy coverage in some depth

Relevant network of contacts

Self-starter with a willingness to work somewhat flexibly

About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, Paris, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

Application Instructions & Further Details

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you’re right for this role.

Questions? Contact recruitment@politico.eu with the subject line: Finance Reporter (12-month contract) (London). Please apply, however, via the online form. This position will remain open until closed.