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M&A Reporter

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Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Reporter to join ION Analytics’ Paris Bureau covering French M&A and private equity activity for Mergermarket.

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The Role:

We are looking for a Reporter to join ION Analytics’ Paris Bureau covering French M&A and private equity activity for Mergermarket.

The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience in a financial news reporter role, with an investigativefocus.

Our new France reporter will focus on unearthing scoops and providing analysis on late-stage startups’ growth and exit strategies, and SME and family-owned business succession– with a particular focus on keyregional industries central the country’s economy: the aerospace supply chain, agrifood, wellness, luxury and retail.

Fluency in French, solid writing skills in English, outstanding contact building skills and a self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach will be key for the role.

The candidate will join our global network of over 350 ION Analytics journalists. You’ll work within a fast-paced team writing scoops on significant deals involving listed and private targets across France and Europe – and providing breaking news and analysis throughout the deal cycle.

Produce 15+ exclusive articles per month, breaking news on French M&A by interviewing decision makers, C-level execs, portfolio managers, bankers, lawyers and other sources

Build-up sources and develop an expert eye for the French primary buyout universe, primarily in the aerospace supply chain, agrifood, wellness, luxury and retail industries

Attend key conferences, trade fairs outside of Paris and relevant industry events in order to conduct exclusive interviews

Contribute to key M&A news content and analysis produced by the Paris Bureau and the wider EMEA team.

Produce a steady flow of copy under tight deadlines

Should have excellent English speaking and writing skills, with fluency in French essential.

Well driven and tenacious

Able to work both on own initiative and collaboratively

Willing to travel to key events in the region and be eligible to work in one of the advertised offices.