Financial Journalist

5 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India PhonePe Full time ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

About PhonePe Limited:
Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore.

PhonePe's portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company's vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

Culture:
At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you're excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us

PhonePe is seeking a talented Finance Journalist/Research Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to research concepts and happenings related to the stock market and convey them with clarity and creativity. Someone who eats, sleeps and breathes the markets.

Responsibilities

  • Research about the economy, global economic events, businesses, stock markets, mutual funds, personal finance or related topics
  • Keep up with important trends in the stock market and regulatory developments to deliver high-impact content
  • Write comprehensive, and in-depth explainers that are engaging and informative, related to all things markets and finance
  • Execute content strategies to effectively communicate financial news, updates and investment philosophies
  • Pay attention to detail, find authentic sources and fact-check content carefully, while ensuring that it is grammatically correct
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, growth, compliance, and product development to ensure cohesive communication strategies
  • Drive strategic and tactical research including capturing briefs, designing questionnaires, executing studies, and preparing reports
  • Contribute to building the research ecosystem, disseminate learnings, and foster a consumer-centric culture
  • Monitor and analyze content performance, using insights to suggest and implement improvements

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal skills, with a knack for adapting tone and style to suit various platforms and audiences
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends related to market and finance
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for continuous learning and self-improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. A background in finance is preferred, but a deep interest in finance/stock market is also fine
  • Overall 7-8 of experience in the finance domain.
  • Over 3 years of experience in content creation in the finance domain, preferably related to the stock market.

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

  • Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
  • Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
  • Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
  • Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment
  • Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity, ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process,
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