Financial Journalist Content Editor

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Marketing

Job Summary

Overview

Connecting clients to markets and talent to opportunity.

With 4500 employees and over 300000 commercial institutional payments and retail clients we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100 Nasdaq-listed provider we connect clients to the global markets focusing on innovation human connection and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.

Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.

Responsibilities

Position Purpose: To craft compelling timely and insightful financial journalism that showcases StoneX as a trusted authority in global markets. The Global Macro Content Specialist will produce original articles and reports by tapping into the expertise of StoneXs analysts while also converting studio video content into well-researched written pieces. This role bridges expert market knowledge with accessible storytelling delivering content that informs clients prospects and the broader financial community.

Primary duties will include:

Original Reporting Identify market-moving trends themes and data points by engaging directly with StoneX analysts and industry experts.
Editorial Writing Produce high-quality original articles op-eds and market analyses that reflect the firms point of view and position StoneX as a thought leader.
Video to Article Conversion Repurpose studio broadcasts webinars and interviews into engaging written formats such as whitepapers blogs and feature stories.
Research Integration Dive into the StoneX Market Intelligence portal to source insights and transform them into client-facing articles and commentary.
Digital Channel Adaptation Write for multiple platforms including LinkedIn X/Twitter and Thought Leadership articles tailoring tone and structure for each audience.
SEO & Distribution Ensure content is search-optimized with effective metadata titles and CTAs to drive organic reach and lead generation.
Collaboration Work closely with TV Research Marketing PR and Design teams to align editorial priorities with broader business and campaign goals.
Analytics & Performance Track readership engagement and conversion metrics to continuously refine editorial strategy.
Compliance & Accuracy Ensure all content meets regulatory standards maintains factual integrity and adheres to the companys style and tone guidelines.
Stay Current Keep abreast of global financial market developments emerging content formats and trends in digital publishing.

Qualifications

To land this role you will need:

Story-first mindset with a strong news instinct and ability to uncover compelling angles within complex financial data.
Exceptional interviewing and research skills comfortable working directly with senior market analysts and executives.
Ability to translate highly technical or nuanced topics into accessible and engaging prose.
Detail-oriented ensuring accuracy and compliance under tight deadlines.
Confident and collaborative communicator able to manage multiple editorial projects simultaneously.
Data-aware with the ability to interpret analytics and reader behavior to inform editorial decisions.
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Essential Requirements

5 years experience as a financial journalist business reporter or market commentator.
Strong portfolio showcasing analytical long-form financial writing and timely market coverage.
Deep understanding of global financial markets and instruments.
SEO knowledge and experience in crafting content that drives organic traffic.
Proficiency with digital publishing tools (e.g. WordPress SiteCore) and using Generative AI tools to enhance productivity
Familiarity with compliance and regulatory considerations in financial publishing.
Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams including research and marketing.

Working environment:

Hybrid/In-office

OverviewConnecting clients to markets and talent to opportunity.With 4500 employees and over 300000 commercial institutional payments and retail clients we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100 Nasdaq-listed provider we connect clients to the global market...