StoneX

Specialist, Global Macro Content

Job Locations ZA-Cape Town
Requisition ID 2025-13913
Category (Portal Searching)
Marketing
Position Type (Portal Searching)
Experienced Professional

Overview

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.

 

With 4,500+ employees and over 300,000 commercial, institutional, payments, and retail clients, we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.

 

Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.

Responsibilities

Position Purpose:  To craft compelling, timely, and insightful financial journalism that showcases StoneX as a trusted authority in global markets. The Global Macro Content Specialist  will produce original articles and reports by tapping into the expertise of StoneX’s analysts, while also converting studio video content into well-researched written pieces. This role bridges expert market knowledge with accessible storytelling, delivering content that informs clients, prospects, and the broader financial community.

 

Primary duties will include: 

  • Original Reporting – Identify market-moving trends, themes, and data points by engaging directly with StoneX analysts and industry experts.
  • Editorial Writing – Produce high-quality, original articles, op-eds, and market analyses that reflect the firm’s point of view and position StoneX as a thought leader.
  • Video to Article Conversion – Repurpose studio broadcasts, webinars, and interviews into engaging written formats such as whitepapers, blogs, and feature stories.
  • Research Integration – Dive into the StoneX Market Intelligence portal to source insights and transform them into client-facing articles and commentary.
  • Digital Channel Adaptation – Write for multiple platforms including LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Thought Leadership articles, tailoring tone and structure for each audience.
  • SEO & Distribution – Ensure content is search-optimized with effective metadata, titles, and CTAs to drive organic reach and lead generation.
  • Collaboration – Work closely with TV, Research, Marketing, PR, and Design teams to align editorial priorities with broader business and campaign goals.
  • Analytics & Performance – Track readership, engagement, and conversion metrics to continuously refine editorial strategy.
  • Compliance & Accuracy – Ensure all content meets regulatory standards, maintains factual integrity, and adheres to the company’s style and tone guidelines.
  • Stay Current – Keep abreast of global financial market developments, emerging content formats, and trends in digital publishing.

Qualifications

To land this role you will need:

  • Story-first mindset with a strong news instinct and ability to uncover compelling angles within complex financial data.
  • Exceptional interviewing and research skills, comfortable working directly with senior market analysts and executives.
  • Ability to translate highly technical or nuanced topics into accessible and engaging prose.
  • Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and compliance under tight deadlines.
  • Confident and collaborative communicator, able to manage multiple editorial projects simultaneously.
  • Data-aware, with the ability to interpret analytics and reader behavior to inform editorial decisions.
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

 Essential Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience as a financial journalist, business reporter, or market commentator.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing analytical, long-form financial writing and timely market coverage.
  • Deep understanding of global financial markets and instruments.
  • SEO knowledge and experience in crafting content that drives organic traffic.
  • Proficiency with digital publishing tools (e.g., WordPress, SiteCore) and using Generative AI tools to enhance productivity
  • Familiarity with compliance and regulatory considerations in financial publishing.
  • Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including research and marketing.

Working environment:

  • Hybrid/In-office

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