Journalist - Payments Compliance

Journalist - Payments Compliance

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About Vixio:

Vixio is the leading provider of regulatory intelligence. Our trusted insights and analysis give our clients a true picture of what’s happening in an ever-changing landscape.

We combine world-class content with advanced technology to help our clients make informed strategic decisions to mitigate risks, capitalise on business opportunities and find competitive advantage.

You are ambitious, a self-starter, curious to seek the truth and uncover the key stories and trends impacting payments compliance. In addition to being a natural storyteller, you can write investigative articles, feature stories and longer, more analytical pieces. In addition to a commitment to produce a range of written content, you are open to working across multiple formats, including audio and video. To succeed in this role, you are self-motivated, a self-starter and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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About The Role:

• Assess leads and pitch relevant/compelling story and longer-form report ideas to Editors
• Participate in broader editorial discussions around trends and coverage ideas
• Prepare and submit work that is ready for editorial approval and within deadlines
• Research and write stories/reports using data and information from multiple sources. Ensure written work is clear, concise and factual
• Adhere to the Editorial standards and guidelines
• Document and share notes and insights gleaned from interviews, events, sources with the editorial team and wider business
• Actively develop a quality network of sources to include regulators, industry experts, lawyers, etc. Create trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for use in new research
• Stay abreast of industry trends and latest development by attending events, conferences, speaking with sources, scanning social media, reading relevant publications
• Represent Vixio at third-party events, webinars, podcasts and have a working knowledge of the broader payments compliance landscape. Develop expertise in key topical areas and jurisdictions

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Candidate profile:

• BA degree in Journalism, English, Communications or relevant field
• An understanding of the payment/financial services markets and how regulation can impact it
• Minimum of three years working as a journalist, writer or analyst in financial services preferred

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Behaviours that you need to be successful:

• You are a charismatic and dynamic individual
• You are curious and ask why
• You work well under pressure, and are able to ask for help when needed
• You are persistent and tenacious and won’t give up at the first sign of challenge
• You consistently deliver high-quality work and on time – missing deadlines isn’t an option for you
• You manage key stakeholders up and across the business to set and manage expectations
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You take pride in your work and deliver excellence all the time
• You pay attention to detail
• You communicate clearly and for impact, both written and verbally
• You lead by example and are collaborative and respectful of colleagues
• You have strong analytical skills and can tell a compelling story
• You thrive as part of a team and value contributing to collaborative projects

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Our Benefits:

-Hybrid Working (2/3 days in the office)

-Flexible working hours

-20 days work abroad scheme

-Salary sacrifice company car scheme

-Pension

-Health Insurance

-Cycle to work scheme

-Dental

-Mental Health wellbeing Support

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Our Core Values:

https://www.vixio.com/vixio-values