Deputy Editor – The Banker
The Banker is seeking a Deputy Editor to deliver agenda-setting coverage of global banking regulation and risk management. As Deputy Editor, you will focus on cultivating senior regulatory sources and producing exclusive reporting, interviews and forward‑looking analysis for a specialist global audience.
This is a high‑impact role offering the opportunity to interview the world's most influential regulators and senior bankers and talk about some of the most pressing issues affecting the future of banking.
You will play a central role in shaping coverage priorities, contributing to The Banker's Regulatory and Provision Tracker products, and ensuring our journalism remains authoritative, insightful and ahead of the curve.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor global banking regulators and supervisors, identifying emerging themes shaping risk management and regulatory strategy
- Build and maintain a strong network of senior sources across regulators, central banks, government bodies, banks and the wider financial sector
- Secure exclusive interviews and deliver forward‑looking insight from senior policy and regulatory figures
- Pitch and deliver a consistent stream of original journalism, including exclusives, interviews and analysis (typically 3‑4 stories per week)
- Collaborate closely with the Risk and Regulation Editor to align coverage across The Banker and Regulatory Tracker products
- Seek opportunities to expand Tracker content through analysis, storytelling and newsletter development
- Help shape the editorial agenda by identifying emerging risk and regulatory trends
- Deputise for the Risk and Regulation Editor when required
- Contribute to editing, commissioning and newsletter production, particularly around major regulatory themes or projects
- Write beyond the core beat when needed to support wider editorial priorities
- Ensure all coverage is timely, accurate and tailored to both general and specialist audiences
- Contribute to multimedia output including podcasts and video
- Represent The Banker at industry events and contribute to FT Live activity where appropriate
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong track record in financial or regulatory journalism, ideally covering banking, risk or po#####
- Deep understanding of global banking regulation and supervisory frameworks
- Proven track record to break exclusive stories and deliver agenda‑setting journalism
- Established network of high‑level sources within regulatory and financial institutions
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sophisticated regulatory developments
- Excellent writing and editing skills with a clear, authoritative voice
- Experience working collaboratively within a fast‑paced newsroom
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a timely manner
Desirable
- Experience working with data‑driven products regulatory trackers
- Familiarity with multimedia storytelling for podcasts and video
- Experience contributing to newsletters or subscription editorial products
- Interest in emerging risk themes such as climate risk, digital assets and financial stability
Benefits
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best‑in‑class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
Working Arrangements
We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We believe this balanced approach supports flexibility and protects our culture, making collaboration and communication easier, building stronger relationships and team cohesion, and supporting peer learning. We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach either generally or specific individuals or teams.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email ##### and a member of our team will be happy to help.
EEO Statement
We are compliant with equal‑employment non‑discrimination. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications and experience.
