Research Editor

The Role :

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Editor to join our team. The Editor will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and polishing reports for North America and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The ideal candidate will ensure that each report is not only grammatically correct but also has a logical flow, coherent structure, and engaging content that resonates with our global audience.

The candidate should have excellent English writing skills and be comfortable working with financial statements, data and charts. Knowledge or experience in reading and editing research reports is a plus. Good verbal communication, creative writing and an eye for detail is required.

The Editor will work with our team of credit analysts to publish research reports on companies covered globally. He/She will be responsible for editing and proof-reading all content, while enhancing the quality and readability of our reports, ensuring they meet our high standards before it is sent to regional teams for final review and published. The Editor will also ensure conformity of all our reports to our in-house writing style and template.

Key Responsibilities:

• Editing and Proofreading:
• Review and edit reports from various regions to ensure clarity, coherence, and consistency in style and tone.
• Correct grammatical errors, punctuation, spelling, and syntax issues.
• Enhance sentence structure and flow, ensuring that each report is logically organized and easy to understand, with a well-thought thesis.

• Content Quality Assurance:
• Ensure that all reports align with the company’s editorial guidelines and standards.
• Verify factual accuracy and consistency of information across reports.
• Maintain the integrity of the original content while making necessary adjustments to improve readability and engagement.

• Collaboration and Feedback:
• Work closely with analysts in Mumbai and regional contributors in North America and EMEA to understand the context and objectives of each report.
• Provide constructive feedback to all analysts/writers and contributors to help them improve their writing skills and adhere to our standards.

• Publication Preparation:
• Prepare final versions of edited reports for publication.
• Ensure reports are formatted correctly and optimized for online reading.
• Ensure all reports are published in a timely manner, adhering to the content calendar.

• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay updated on best practices in editing and content creation.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the editorial process to increase efficiency and maintain high-quality standards.

• Cross-Regional Consistency:
• Ensure that reports from different regions maintain a consistent voice and style, reflecting the company’s brand identity.
• Adapt content where necessary to suit the cultural and linguistic nuances of different regions without compromising on clarity and quality.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience as an Editor, preferably in a global or multinational context.
• Exceptional command of the English language, with strong grammar and editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with financial data and able to numerate. Basic understanding of Excel and ability to use Excel formulas and compare numbers.
• Meticulous in reviewing content to ensure accuracy and consistency. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a team player with drive and initiative to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across regions.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to contributors.
• Awareness of regional differences and the ability to adapt content accordingly.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices in online content creation is an advantage.

About US

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. More than 40% of the world’s largest companies use our solutions. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

With 10,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe, ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group.

Within ION Analytics we help clients find advantage in a world of information overload and fragmented systems. Our business information solutions blend expert journalism and analytics with data to help banks, advisors, investors, law firms and corporations find opportunities in markets ranging from equities and fixed income to infrastructure and private equity.

On our platform clients can break through silos to originate opportunities, find buyers, and use resources efficiently, and our advanced workflow automation tools cut through the noise to deliver personalized, targeted information that saves time and effort, and drives better decisions.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe,

Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.