News Analyst

Working with us While applicants for this role can still be developing their technical knowledge, strong writing abilities and industry awareness are critical to success. As a news analyst, you will conduct research on breaking news related to M&A transactions and/or financial markets. You will need to stay engaged with various news sources throughout the day and be able to read and interpret press releases, annual reports, and corporate filings from relevant companies. You will then be responsible for conveying this information in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct format. This content will be distributed across our website and various social media accounts, delivering information to thousands of readers and driving engagement on our platforms. In this position, you will be able to develop your understanding of financial markets and transactions, while honing your writing and analytical skills. Analysts will also have the opportunity for greater involvement in our business support functions, and as their technical knowledge improves they will be the first in line for positions on our research teams. You will have full access to Focus Finance, networking and developing connections within our organization of the brightest students from universities around the globe. And if you are motivated and curious, more challenging projects and positions are in for you. Your key responsibilities Staying engaged with relevant news sources throughout the week (WSJ, Reuters, Seeking Alpha, etc.) Reading the relevant portions of financial filings related stories you’re covering Writing clear, concise news stories at least twice a week Write concise news alerts in an Instagram Stories format at least twice a week Engaging in the development and improvement of our News Division We carefully recruit all our members to ensure consistency across our branches. We are looking at a number of skills and interests throughout the recruitment process: Undergraduate student specializing