Financial News Analyst/Editor – $20.00 Per Hour
Established in 1998, TradeTheNews.com pioneered financial news analysis by providing the first audio squawks for Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. Our cutting-edge NewsStation platform is trusted by thousands of professionals worldwide, making us a vital source for some of the largest buy-side and sell-side firms globally.
About The Position
We’re expanding our International Markets Analysis Team and seeking a talented Financial News Analyst/Editor to join us. In this remote, independent contractor (1099) position, you’ll collaborate with a global team to analyze and identify critical news stories that influence both individual stocks and broader market trends.
About The CandidateThe ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of financial market processes and trends. You thrive under pressure, can quickly identify evolving stories, and seamlessly connect disparate pieces of information. Your ability to comprehend vital news stories rapidly and communicate the dynamics of global financial markets is paramount.
Key Skills:
- Business English proficiency
- Strong Financial Analysis capabilities
- Comprehensive understanding of Financial Markets
Position Details:
- Employment Type: Full-time, remote contract (1099) position.
- Location: Work from your home office anywhere in the world. A quiet, dedicated workspace with a closing door is essential for focused work.
- Shifts Available:
- EU Shift: 1:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM GMT+1)
- US Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST (3:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT)
- Benefits: This contract position includes vacation and sick days.
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary rate commensurate with your experience.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- 3-5 years of Equities experience as a Buy-Side or Sell-Side Trader.
- Minimum of 5 years of overall financial experience.
- Cross-asset class knowledge, including understanding how news flow impacts various markets.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university.
- Core Competencies:
- Exceptional focus and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear voice and precise pronunciation for audio commentary.
- Brilliant, mature, collegial, high-energy, and intellectually curious mindset.
- Ability to excel both independently and within a collaborative team setting.
- Lightning-fast typing skills (essential for real-time analysis).
- International candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesYou’ll work in a dynamic, fast-changing environment, continually monitoring market situations and analyzing real-time global events. Utilizing our proprietary tools and systems, you’ll provide high-quality online news analysis, empowering our clients to stay at the forefront of market developments. Comprehensive initial training will be provided to familiarize you with company policies and values.
Your primary daily activities will include:
- Producing written and online audio commentaries on overall market behavior, economic data, and related events.
- Preparing research reports covering key events such as central bank interest rate decisions, government bond auctions, and major earnings announcements.
- Monitoring economic trends and developments across diverse financial asset classes, including global equity indices, options, FX, and commodity markets.
- Generating daily and weekly research reports, such as opening news briefs, economic data previews, and calendars.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- Typingtest.com results (minimum 60+ WPM required for consideration)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Remote