Emerging Markets Reporter, IFR
Added 7 Oct · still live
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£41,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2492 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and LSEG is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Credit Market Reporter (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
IFR is seeking a credit market reporter to cover breaking news and major themes across fixed income market, delivering valuable and insightful content for clients on IFR's website, magazine and Workspace LSEG platforms. This is a half year paternity leave cover.
We are looking for a talented and motivated journalist with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who is comfortable engaging with senior bankers, investors and other participants in the bond market. Covering mainly EMEA, the successful candidate will be able to work independently to develop sources and relationships while collaborating across teams within the wider editorial group on cross-asset and cross-border stories.
What You'll Do
IFR is seeking a credit market reporter to cover breaking news and major themes across fixed income market, delivering valuable and insightful content for clients on IFR's website, magazine and Workspace LSEG platforms. This is a half year paternity leave cover.
We are looking for a talented and motivated journalist with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who is comfortable engaging with senior bankers, investors and other participants in the bond market. Covering mainly EMEA, the successful candidate will be able to work independently to develop sources and relationships while collaborating across teams within the wider editorial group on cross-asset and cross-border stories.
What You'll Do
- Write and edit high-quality content for IFR Magazine and LSEG’s Workspace platform
- Deliver insightful, timely coverage of fixed-income markets, with a focus on clarity and impact. Break news and provide real-time updates on deals, pricing, and market trends.
- Work alongside a team of credit market reporters, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure consistent, engaging coverage
- Contribute to a variety of LSEG publications and platforms, including real-time services
- A strong editorial background with experience in financial journalism who is a proactive storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative leader who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing with a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and thoughtful analysis
- We have some flexible working to support work-life balance and have an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences
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Senior Associate
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, a
Senior Associate
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, a
nd how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters (SOC 2492) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~17k in sampleSOC 2492
- Middle half £31,928–53,404
- Median £43,004
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2492 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.