Financial Analyst (Writer/Journalist) at Nairametrics

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst (Writer) who is passionate about finance, markets, and storytelling. This role blends financial expertise with strong editorial skills. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Nigeria’s financial landscape, experience in reporting or financial writing, and a knack for creating engaging and insightful content that resonates with our diverse audience. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver in-depth analysis and commentary on financial markets, economic trends, investment strategies, and government policies. 
• Write clear, accurate, and timely articles, reports, and features across a range of financial and economic topics. 
• Cover all relevant Nigerian financial regulators and institutions (e.g., CBN, SEC, NSX), providing updates and insight. 
• Monitor financial markets and ensure daily news coverage, including timely reporting of breaking news. 
• Attend industry events, press briefings, and corporate functions, representing Nairametrics and conducting interviews with key stakeholders. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment, market regulations, and financial instruments. 
• Create original content and enhance existing content using SEO best practices to increase audience reach and engagement. 
• Collaborate with the editorial and research teams to brainstorm and develop story ideas that align with Nairametrics’ goals. 
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to support reporting and deepen insight on assigned beats. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Journalism, Accounting, or a related field. 
• ICAN, ACCA, or other relevant professional certification is highly desirable. 
• At least 3 years of writing experience in digital or print media is required. 
• Proven knowledge of financial markets, economic policy, and regulatory bodies. 
• Strong command of English, with excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and simplify complex financial data for various audiences. 
• Effective storytelling skills  

NOTE: two (2) previous articles / publication written by you should be included in your package