Investigative Journalist – Kazakhstan recruitment

Mergermarket, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Financial Times Group, is currently seeking a freelance Investigative Journalist to report on MA in Kazakhstan. The Journalist should be available to work for a minimum of 4 days per week.

The candidate will ideally be based in Almaty and should be fluent in English/Russian and have some knowledge of the financial services sector.

• Excellent communication and writing skills required
• Demonstration of excellent research skills from both primary and secondary sources is a plus
• Journalism background preferred

Competitive package offered.

Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Mergermarket is an independent mergers and acquisitions (MA) intelligence service that specialises in providing forward-looking origination and deal flow opportunities. Mergermarket has global reach with journalists on the ground across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific focusing on gathering actionable proprietary intelligence.

Examples of our articles can be found at www.ft.com/mergermarket

*Please state your eligibility to work or visa sponsorship requirements to work in Kazakhstan.

Please send your CV and cover letter (both in English) to geoff.spiteri@mergermarket.com

The Mergermarket Group is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity in employment on grounds of merit, experience, skills and aptitude in order to maximise the full potential of both existing and prospective employees.