INDEXUNIVERSE LTD.

FULL-TIME WRITER/RESEARCHER

Would you like to use your investment research skills outside the bureaucracy and confines of a financial institution?

IndexUniverse.eu, Europe's leading publication for index-based investing and exchange-traded funds, invites applications for the role of writer/analyst. The ideal candidate will have outstanding written, communication and networking skills and will make an immediate contribution to deepening and expanding our editorial output.

TASKS WILL INCLUDE:

• Writing news stories, feature articles and blogs for IndexUniverse.eu
• Expanding our editorial coverage into areas related to indexing
• Assisting the European editor to research areas of interest for our publications
• Developing a network of contacts in the areas we write about
• Generating ideas for the further development of our publishing activities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Candidates must have the following skills/qualifications:

• CFA level III or on track to achieve it
• The ability to research complex topics and report on them in clear, concise English
• Resourcefulness and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent analytical skills
• Public speaking skills
• Broad financial markets knowledge
• Knowledge of index-based investing, ETFs, the derivatives markets, securities finance and trading are a plus
• A quantitative degree subject and additional European language skills are a plus

IndexUniverse is based in Hammersmith, London and employs 50 people worldwide. The company's publications, IndexUniverse.com, IndexUniverse.eu, the Journal of Indexes and the Journal of Indexes Europe, are regarded as the leading source of news, analysis and comment on the fast-growing index investing market. We also operate the world's leading index- and ETF-focused conferences.

COMPENSATION: £60,000 plus performance-related bonus

LOCATION AND HOURS: This is a full-time role. You will be based at our office in Hammersmith

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply by sending your CV and a short covering letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , entitling your email "WRITER/RESEARCHER".