Financial Journalist – Global Markets

About Nextyn

Nextyn is a global expert network and research & consulting firm that supports consulting firms, investors, and corporates with high-quality primary research and market intelligence. Our Research & Consulting team works closely with global clients to deliver deep insights through expert interviews, moderated discussions, and structured research outputs.

Role Overview

We are looking to hire a Financial Journalist (Global Markets) to join our Research & Consulting team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial journalism or business reporting who enjoys engaging conversations, asking the right questions, and translating expert insights into structured intelligence.

The individual will play a critical role in moderating expert calls , interacting with senior industry professionals , and supporting client-led research engagements across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Expert Call Moderation & Primary Research

• Moderate and lead expert interviews with senior industry professionals across global markets (CXOs, industry specialists, investors, operators).
• Prepare discussion guides, question frameworks, and interview outlines based on client briefs.
• Ask sharp, contextual, and insightful questions to extract high-quality insights.
• Manage call flow, ensure time discipline, and keep discussions aligned with research objectives.

Research & Insight Development

• Understand client research objectives, hypotheses, and information gaps.
• Synthesize expert conversations into structured summaries, key takeaways, and thematic insights.
• Support consultants and project managers in building client-ready outputs.
• Track macroeconomic, sectoral, and financial market trends relevant to ongoing projects.

Stakeholder & Expert Interaction

• Communicate professionally with global experts before and after calls.
• Build rapport with experts to encourage open, high-quality discussions.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Expert Network, Consultants, Project Managers) to ensure smooth execution of engagements.

Content & Knowledge Support (Optional / Value-Add)

• Assist in drafting market notes, sector briefs, or internal knowledge documents.
• Help refine client questionnaires and research narratives using a journalists lens.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• 37 years of experience in financial journalism, business journalism, equity research, market research, consulting, or related roles.
• Prior experience covering global markets, macroeconomics, capital markets, industries, or corporate sectors is highly preferred.
• Experience interacting with senior professionals and subject matter experts is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal communication and interviewing skills.
• Strong ability to ask probing, logical, and follow-up questions.
• High comfort level moderating discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to connect dots across conversations.
• Clear, structured writing and summarization skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp new industries and business models.

Mindset & Work Style

• Curious, confident, and articulate.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong ownership of deliverables.
• Professional, discreet, and reliable while handling sensitive information.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics, Business, Mass Communication, or a related field.

Why Join Nextyn

• Opportunity to work on high-impact global research and consulting projects.
• Regular exposure to senior industry leaders and global experts.
• A dynamic, growing team with strong learning opportunities.
• A front-row seat to how global consulting and investment research is conducted.

If you are someone who enjoys meaningful conversations, understands global markets, and wants to apply a journalists skillset in a research-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.