Deputy Editor, Risk and Regulation (Finance)

TL;DR

Deputy Editor, Risk and Regulation (Finance): Delivering agenda-setting coverage of global banking regulation and risk management with an accent on cultivating senior regulatory sources and producing exclusive reporting. Focus on shaping editorial priorities, breaking exclusive stories, and providing forward-looking analysis for a specialist global audience.

Location: London, 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite)

Company

One of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity, and accuracy.

What you will do

• Monitor global banking regulators to identify emerging themes in risk management and regulatory strategy.
• Build and maintain a network of senior sources across central banks, government bodies, and the financial sector.
• Pitch and deliver 3–4 original stories per week, including exclusives, interviews, and high-level analysis.
• Collaborate with the Risk and Regulation Editor to align coverage across The Banker and Tracker products.
• Contribute to multimedia output including podcasts and videos, and represent the publication at industry events.
• Deputize for the Risk and Regulation Editor and support wider editorial priorities when required.

Requirements

• Strong track record in financial or regulatory journalism, specifically covering banking, risk, or policy.
• Deep understanding of global banking regulation and supervisory frameworks.
• Proven ability to break exclusive stories and deliver agenda-setting journalism.
• Established network of high-level sources within regulatory and financial institutions.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a clear, authoritative voice.
• Experience working collaboratively within a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Nice to have

• Experience working with data-driven products or regulatory trackers.
• Familiarity with multimedia storytelling formats such as podcasts and video.
• Experience contributing to newsletters or subscription editorial products.
• Interest in emerging risk themes like climate risk, digital assets, or financial stability.

Culture & Benefits

• Warm, collaborative culture that supports growth, career aspirations, and wellbeing.
• 50% hybrid working model with flexibility for specific working pattern requests where feasible.
• Generous annual leave and medical cover.
• Inclusive parental leave packages and subsidised gym memberships.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a disability confident employer.