Reuters seeks financial regulator and compliance reporter

The North American correspondent for financial regulation and compliance will provide news coverage of the key developments in financial services regulation and compliance for Thomson Reuters Accelus editorial services, including Accelus Regulatory Intelligence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Write articles ranging from brief spot news alerts to feature reports based on extensive research and insights into financial services regulation and the compliance profession. Articles primarily are for a specialist audience of compliance and risk management professionals through subscription based solutions.
– Main beat responsibilities include securities regulation, enforcement, retail financial services, risk management and prudential regulation. Coverage of insurance regulations may also be involved.
– Use social media and public appearances to promote Thomson Reuters Accelus editorial expertise.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
– Extensive knowledge of the financial services industry and duties of financial services compliance officers.
– Extensive knowledge of U.S. financial services regulations and regulatory process.
– Ability to analyze and interpret the impact and implications of regulatory developments and communicate these clearly in writing and verbally to internal and external customers.
– Computer literacy with knowledge of Web content management systems.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
– News writing and editing experience on daily deadlines.
– Professional experience in covering financial services compliance, law or financial markets regulation.
– Working knowledge of PC and Internet applications and terminology
– Professional experience in using social media to develop and promote stories.
– Public speaking and/or broadcast experience helpful

To apply, go here.