FX/Rates Reporter - Tokyo

Description & Requirements

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 an experienced reporter to cover currencies and interest rates based in Tokyo. The role requires a reporter 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 bonds. 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.

We are looking for 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:

• Experience in financial journalism
• Experience working in a real-time news environment
• Experience reporting on markets and/or in a comparable industry role
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in an 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

We'd love to see:

• Proficiency is both spoken and written Japanese

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it's never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.

If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: www.bloomberg.com/professional

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