Investment Editor

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Strategy Responsible for the quality of written documents published by the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) team. The person will ensure that all reports and communications published by the CIO team are written succinctly and persuasively with an aim to communicate complex investment ideas to non-institutional clients and general readers. Business Editorial responsibility for the quality of the CIO Office’s publications, and provide approval from the editorial perspective Authoring and editing of Op-eds, publications and social media posts To make the CIO office publications more accessible and digestible Collaborate with in-house asset class/product experts to write, edit and publish product-related content Communicate effectively technical financial terms in simplified layman terms for our variety of readers Work effectively under tight time pressure and keep up with developments in the financial industry Coach junior CIO team members in honing their writing skills Processes Responsible for editing and publishing CIO team publications (in English and Chinese) within tight deadlines and meeting high editorial quality standards. People & Talent Collaborate with senior CIO team members to ghost-write opinion columns on various investment topics which can be pitched to external media organisations if needed Coach junior CIO team members in honing writing skills Governance Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations prescribed for CIO team publications. Regulatory & Business Conduct Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. Effectively and collaboratively identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association (or equivalent) Key stakeholders Asset class heads in CIO Office Chief Investment Officer Wealth Proposition, Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Content Management teams Skills and Experience Written Communication Skills in English Written Communication Skills in Chinese (both Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese) Ghost-write opinion editorials in collaboration with senior CIO team authors Coach junior members of CIO team on writing skills Qualifications 10+ years of editing/copywriting experience in major financial organisations Strong understanding of macroeconomics and finance/ financial products Excellent writing and editing skills - English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese Ability to simplify complex investment themes for a broad-based, non-specialist audience Experience of working with authors with various levels of writing skills, especially in coaching junior colleagues in writing succinctly and persuasively About Standard Chartered We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us. Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we: Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations. Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum. Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns. Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning. Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential. Unlock job insights AI Job match analysis Salary match Number of applicants The world's best international bank, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East Standard Chartered PLC, listed on both London and Hong Kong stock exchanges, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE-100. The London-headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Its income and profits have more than doubled over the last five years primarily as a result of organic growth and supplemented by acquisitions. Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank for its customers across its markets. The Bank derives more than 90 per cent of its operating income and profits from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, generated from its Wholesale and Consumer Banking businesses. The Group has around 1,750 branches and outlets located in over 70 countries. The extraordinary growth of its markets and businesses creates exciting and challenging international career opportunities. Leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders, the Group is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. It employs 75,000 people, nearly half of who are women. The Group's employees are of 115 nationalities, of which 60 are represented among senior management. Standard Chartered is an equal opportunity employer. We have a meritocratic culture where each individual employee is valued and respected for who they are as a person and for what they bring to the organisation. Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. 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