Financial Journalist

About PhonePe Group: 

PhonePe is India’s leading digital payments company with 50 crore (500 Million) registered users and 3.7 crore (37 Million) merchants covering over 99% of the postal codes across India. On the back of its leadership in digital payments, PhonePe has expanded into financial services (Insurance, Mutual Funds, Stock Broking, and Lending) as well as adjacent tech-enabled businesses such as Pincode for hyperlocal shopping and Indus App Store which is India's first localized App Store. The PhonePe Group is a portfolio of businesses aligned with the company's vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

Culture

At PhonePe, we take extra care to make sure you give your best at work, Everyday! And creating the right  environment for you is just one of the things we do. We empower people and trust them to do the right  thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. Being enthusiastic about tech is a  big part of being at PhonePe. If you like building technology that impacts millions, ideating with some of  the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

PhonePe is seeking a talented Finance Journalist/Research Specialist  to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to research concepts and happenings related to the stock market and convey them with clarity and creativity. Someone who eats, sleeps and breathes the markets.

Responsibilities

• Research about the economy, global economic events, businesses, stock markets, mutual funds, personal finance or related topics
• Keep up with important trends in the stock market and regulatory developments to deliver high-impact content
• Write comprehensive, and in-depth explainers that are engaging and informative, related to all things markets and finance
• Execute content strategies to effectively communicate financial news, updates and investment philosophies 
• Pay attention to detail, find authentic sources and fact-check content carefully, while ensuring that it is grammatically correct
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, growth, compliance, and product development to ensure cohesive communication strategies
• Drive strategic and tactical research including capturing briefs, designing questionnaires, executing studies, and preparing reports
• Contribute to building the research ecosystem, disseminate learnings, and foster a consumer-centric culture
• Monitor and analyze content performance, using insights to suggest and implement improvements

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal skills, with a knack for adapting tone and style to suit various platforms and audiences
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends related to market and finance
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for continuous learning and self-improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. A background in finance is preferred, but a deep interest in finance/stock market is also fine
• Overall 7-8 of experience in the finance domain. 
• Over 3 years of experience in content creation in the finance domain, preferably related to the stock market. 

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment 
• Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Working at PhonePe is a rewarding experience! Great people, a work environment that thrives on creativity, the opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description are just some of the reasons you should work with us. Read more about PhonePe on our blog.

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