ABOUT US

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A-Level qualification or above with a focus on business, economics, or research
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated with strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

THE ROLE

FT Locations, a specialist division of the Financial Times, provides world-class products and services that assist both companies and economic development organisations in making informed decisions regarding foreign direct investment (FDI). As a Research Assistant for fDi Markets – the market-leading cross-border investment database – you will identify and supervise FDI projects globally, contributing to high-impact data used by the UNCTAD World Investment Report and the Economist Intelligence Unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct desk research to identify new inward investment projects
• Perform online research to verify and enhance project details
• Input project data into the fDi Markets database
• Update existing records with the latest project information
• Assist in developing new data sources
• Contribute to the internal FDI trend tracker
• Research project movements such as relocations or closures
• Identify and log potential investment leads
• Support ad-hoc data requests from the sales team by region