We are seeking an enterprising journalist to cover Indian equity capital markets activities for the Asia stocks team. You are a tenacious, well-sourced reporter who is passionate about breaking news, continually developing contacts and writing important, market-moving stories and smart analysis. Our reporters are team players who can tell stories on multiple platforms, whether it’s the newswire, the website, Bloomberg’s magazines, TV network or radio and podcasts.
India's ECM market is one of the fastest growing in the world, with IPO fundraising surging to a record last year. A number of jumbo IPOs came to the market in recent months including Hyundai Motor India and Swiggy, and dealmakers are expecting this year's listing proceeds to exceed the roughly $21 billion raised in 2024. You will be responsible for covering day-to-day ECM events, generating scoops on stock offerings and block trades, contributing to a daily column about ECM news and trends and writing compelling stories about broad market themes. You will be expected to work across beats and collaborate with reporters working in related coverage areas to explore this important market.
We'll trust you to:Break news on IPOs, secondary offerings, block trades and share placements Track events in the ECM market, from registration to pricing, debut, and beyond Write compelling stories on emerging trends and provide color on deals and valuations Contribute to a daily column on ECM developments Build sources that bring fresh voices and perspectives to our equities coverage Collaborate with a talented team of reporters in helping to decipher stock-market activity for investors Write longer enterprise stories examining big picture ECM issues for weekend features, BusinessWeek and Markets magazine pieces, Originals and other Bloomberg platforms You'll need to have: At least 5 years of financial journalism experience An extensive knowledge of equity capital market machinations: how deals get done and who are the key players involved A knack for cultivating sources and generating scoops Strong writing skills and the ability to explain complex ideas in clear, engaging prose Natural collaborative skills The creativity to spot stories where others may not see them A desire to keep learning and build your expertise Proficiency in both spoken and written English Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
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