Equities Squawker – London
Location
London
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10049946
**Description & Requirements**
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. Itu2019s what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.
Do you have an eye for the news that matters for markets, the skill to interpret what it means for traders and the ability to clearly deliver that information quickly?
We’re looking for someone who can translate news into money by converting corporate announcements, news scoops, analyst notes, geopolitics, monetary policy and economics into actionable markets insights. You will broadcast over our audio squawk channel and contribute written technical and fundamental analysis on equities, collaborating with our team of journalists, strategists and editors on the team. We will expect you to use your contacts and knowledge to keep your finger on the pulse of what most interests our terminal clients.
Bloomberg News is seeking a stock market strategist/squawker to join its Equity Markets team in London. The position requires a keen grasp of global and European equity markets from both a macro and single-name perspective, and the ability to instantly recognize news that has the potential to move both individual stocks, sectors as well as major indexes. A strong, articulate English-language voice is mandatory, as is experience in writing well and clearly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
**Weu2019ll trust you to:**
Exercise excellent news judgment and the ability to distinguish accurate sources of news and data amid a social-media environment awash in disinformation and inaccuracies. Broadcast relevant headlines and insightful market updates over our squawk audio channel to an audience of thousands of market professionals. Produce well-written and actionable market analysis in various formats. Identify the catalysts that are moving stocks or have the potential to move them and alert the audience to them before fleeting trading opportunities are gone. Have a strong work ethic, competitive instincts, skills at multitasking and an ability to operate calmly under pressure.
**Youu2019ll need to have:**
At least 5 years of recent experience either as a trader, analyst, markets strategist, portfolio manager or working in a financial journalist/analyst role Proven experience writing or broadcasting in English about markets via published research material or distributed daily commentary Established experience of working within a team in an international company Fluency in both spoken and written English Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization Bacheloru2019s degree or degree-equivalent qualifications
**We’d love to see:**
Familiarity with Bloomberg terminal functions, quantitative finance, data analytics and some Python coding experience a plus.
Life at Bloomberg is many things, but itu2019s never dull. Weu2019re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.
**If this sounds like you:**
Apply if you think we’re a good match. We’ll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional
If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.
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