Bloomberg seeks a Japanese currencies and interest rates reporter

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from intraday coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It’s what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.

We are seeking a reporter to cover currencies and interest rates, with a particular focus on the yen and Japanese government bonds. The role requires someone with the versatility to pivot between big enterprise stories about the macro trends driving global markets, and regular coverage of trading in the yen and JGBs. With the Bank of Japan in the midst of a shift in interest-rate policy, market volatility is high, providing a wealth of opportunities to write impactful stories.

You are a self-starter who thrives on developing sources to break news and unpick the inner workings of the markets in real-time. You’ll be fast and accurate, and also an adaptable teammate who enjoys working under deadline and is ready and willing to commit to connect the dots for our readers and build quick insights into compelling, thoughtful stories for a sophisticated and informed audience.

We’ll trust you to:
Develop and tap a broad network of market players for insights and scoops
Deliver concise stories to explain market flows and analyze trends
Generate and craft stories that capture “what’s happening and why” and “what it means” against the backdrop of local and global trends
Tap Bloomberg data and analytics to tell visually appealing stories Collaborate across the newsroom

You’ll need to have:
At least 5 years of experience as a reporter, a trader or strategist focused on finance
Experience covering FX/Rates markets as a reporter, trader or strategist
Experience covering the Japanese market as a reporter, trader or strategist
Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in both spoken and written English
Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
Ability to develop and maintain sources
A collaborative team spirit, the drive to innovate and a strong work ethic
Bachelor’s degree or degree-equivalent qualification

We’d love to see:
Proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese

To apply, go here.