Financial News Journalist (Madrid)

About the role

Citywire Spain is seeking a motivated journalist based in Madrid to strengthen its daily financial news service. You will go beyond press releases, delivering original reporting on asset management, wealth management and related financial sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Source and develop news stories, interviewing key figures in the financial advice and investment space.
• Break exclusive, timely news that matters to advisers and the broader investment community.
• Report on asset‑management operations, regulatory updates, banking, private‑wealth and independent financial advisers.
• Balance daily news reporting with longer‑term research projects aligned with publication deadlines.
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across the financial services sector.
• Distribute articles across social platforms to engage a professional audience.

Required profile

• Fluent Spanish speaker with professional proficiency in English.
• Proven ability to write news stories and feature articles.
• Strong curiosity about finance, wealth management, banking and investments.
• Excellent communication skills for building rapport with sources and explaining complex topics.
• Self‑starter attitude with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Comfortable using Big Data and AI tools for market analysis.
• Experience with specialised software for data extraction and storytelling.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work at the heart of a leading global asset‑management news platform.
• Collaborative culture built on honesty, integrity and fairness.
• Access to a network of financial professionals across Europe.