Reporter, Financial Regulation

Job Description: Reporter, Financial Regulation, New York The Wall Street Journal is looking for an enterprising and well-sourced reporter to cover financial regulation and how it protects -- or fails to protect -- consumers. The U.S. financial system is a sprawling network of banks, exchanges, asset managers and payment networks. It is governed by a mishmash of federal, state and local regulators. The importance of that matrix was on display in 2023 when three U.S. banks failed in rapid succession, catching their regulators off guard and sparking fears of a 2008-style meltdown. We're looking for a reporter who can help our readers understand the complicated interplay between regulator and regulated, and how their actions affect consumers. We need someone who can break news about proposals regulators are considering and how financial institutions are responding to them. The person should also be a watchdog for consumers, breaking news on novel financial products, highlighting fees and risks and helping set the conversation about where regulation is working and failing. There's much ground to cover, and the stakes are high. Last year's turmoil exposed cracks in the banking business model, especially among the thousands of community banks Americans rely on. The ideal candidate is deeply familiar with the inner workings of financial markets and the political dynamics that influence the regulatory environment. We also need a sharp writer skilled at finding creative ways to bring complex concepts alive through colorful and deeply reported stories. A desire to collaborate with colleagues in different coverage areas is a must. You will: Break news on the regulatory actions of the biggest financial firms Distill complex financial concepts into language that's easy to grasp for everyday consumers Source across the regulatory landscape, consumer groups and lenders Find the darker corners and hidden maneuvers of financial firms, big and small You have: Willingness and ability to study, understand and get excited about difficult topics in finance and regulation Sharp reporting instincts and strong writing skills A keen attention to detail and obsession with accuracy The position is based in New York and reports to Wall Street Editors Cara Lombardo and David Benoit. Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at . Please put 'Reasonable Accommodation' in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ Job Category: Editorial/Journalism Union Status: Union role Pay Range: $100,000 - $160,000 We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice. For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including 'elective' benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.. Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view 'Find Jobs - Dow Jones.' Thank you. Req ID: 43108

Created: 2024-10-19