South Korea Senior M&A reporter

Key Responsibilities:

• Break news on M&A transactions, corporate bolt-ons and divestitures, IPOs, and private equity deals.
• Interview South Korean public and private companies, and unicorns regarding M&A strategies and market trends.
• Provide in-depth analysis of major trends, sectors, and key players in the M&A space, including investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, and corporate dealmakers.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of trusted sources among investment bankers, corporate executives, private equity professionals, and legal advisors.
• Attend industry conferences, investor calls, and dealmaking events to stay ahead of market trends and report on emerging developments.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in business or financial reporting.
• Proven track record of delivering exclusive scoops and breaking market-moving news.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial and M&A topics and communicate them in an engaging, accessible manner.
• Established network of industry sources and a demonstrated ability to generate original story ideas.
• Excellent English writing skills with a professional tone and attention to detail.
• Experience writing for a professional financial audience (e.g., investors, analysts, industry professionals) is a plus.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-level relationships within financial institutions, advisory firms, law firms, and corporate boardrooms.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Finance, Economics, or a related field.