Reporter, Financial Services and Retirement at Institutional Shareholder Services in New York, New York

Job Description:

Institutional Shareholder Services

Location: Washington DC, US | New York, NY, US
Type: Full time
Req ID: JR_7565

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

We’re seeking someone who is personable enough to hold court with a room full of executives, and savvy enough to spot trends and news in the retirement plan and institutional investment industries and accompanying marketplace. The right person will work with industry sources to deliver daily news stories, scoops, and larger trend pieces on top retirement plans, recordkeepers, investment firms, etc. —all backed with excellent writing skills.

What You'll Do:

• Produce daily news and feature-length articles for the brands’ websites

• Develop close contacts within the employer-sponsored retirement plan world

• Break news across the executive, legislative and regulatory arenas by working sources, reporting from conferences and attending public meetings. Focus on the federal compliance landscape of the Department of Labor, Treasury Department, IRS and SEC.

• Managing multiple assignments while meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines

• Sourcing and producing interviews with retirement plan/adviser/asset allocator executives and other industry thought leaders

• Producing newsletters and posting stories to the web

• Ability to network and greet a room

What We Need from You:

• 0-5 years' experience as a reporter or financial industry professional who takes initiative in finding, pitching, and delivering well-reported and “actionable” stories about issues affecting retirement plans/plan advisers/asset allocators Ability to multitask and to deliver 1-2 news stories per day, plus regular feature and in-depth stories

• Good track record of reporting on the financial industry

• Ability to read, understand and break news from court filings, financial and legislative documents

• Good communication skills

• Knowledge of AP Style

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Added plus: Understanding of financial markets and investing, HTML, WordPress, FinalCut Pro, podcast, and copyediting experience

This role is based in New York City or Washington, DC.

• The NYC Midtown location is centrally located near Grand Central Station and Port Authority.

• The Washington, DC location is Metro accessible.

?Base salary: The New York City and DC expected base pay range is $65,000 - $75,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.

The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

Specifically, Media at ISS STOXX comprises a highly regarded set of publications, digital assets, and research known for their editorial integrity, objectivity, and leadership within the industry, as well as a conference business in the retirement segment.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

We are proud to offer the following featured benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

ISS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. ISS is also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified person with disabilities. ISS prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of disability as it pertains to the job application and hiring process and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact ISS_Careers_Accommodations@issgovernance.com. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers where disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or other technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

ISS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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