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# Freelance Infrastructure Finance Reporter (APAC Focus) at ION Group

- **Company:** ION Group
- **Location:** Sydney, Australia
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ion/35ef9e2f-cbe6-4eaf-84c0-ba6be259bbea

## Job description

The Role: As a freelance infrastructure finance reporter based in Sydney, you will produce high-quality, exclusive journalism on infrastructure investment activity across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The role will focus on producing on-and-off record market intelligence focused on greenfield project finance, new project developments, public-private partnerships (PPP’s), infrastructure fund strategies, as well as break news on M&A and debt transactions — always ahead of public announcements. You will deliver both real-time reporting and deeper analysis for institutional investors, lenders, developers, and advisory firms. Core sector coverage includes: Power generation (thermal, renewables, storage) and transmission Energy transition and decarbonisation projects Transport infrastructure (roads, rail, airports, ports) Logistics and supply chain assets Digital infrastructure (data centres, fibre, telecom towers) Water and social infrastructure

## Key Responsibilities

- Produce a consistent pipeline of exclusive articles and analysis on infrastructure finance transactions and investment trends in Australia and APAC
- Break news on project finance deals, M&A processes, debt/equity fundraising, and secondary market activity
- Build and maintain a strong regional network of sources including:
- Project developers and sponsors
- Infrastructure and pension funds
- Banks and private credit investors
- Government stakeholders and policymakers
- Legal and financial advisors
- Interview senior decision-makers, including C-suite executives, fund managers and originators
- Attend key industry conferences, investor days and market events across Australia and Asia-Pacific
- Deliver timely, accurate reporting under deadline pressure
- Provide forward-looking insight on policy shifts, regulatory developments and market dynamics
- Collaborate with editors, analysts and other contributors where relevant

Other Features

- Flexible freelance role with autonomy over content generation and workflow
- Strong exposure to one of the world’s most active infrastructure investment markets (Australia)
- Opportunity to build a high-value niche in energy transition, PPPs, and institutional capital flows
- Ability to shape editorial focus based on sector expertise and contacts

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

- Proven experience in financial journalism, ideally covering infrastructure finance, energy or project finance markets
- Strong track record of breaking exclusive stories and developing proprietary angles
- Established network of sources across Australian and/or APAC infrastructure markets
- Solid understanding of:
- Project finance and PPP structures
- Debt and equity capital markets
- Australian infrastructure policy and regulatory environment
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Highly self-motivated, proactive and persistent in sourcing stories
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel across Australia and APAC for key industry events

Remuneration This is a freelance position, with compensation structured on a per published article basis, with rates agreed in advance depending on the nature, exclusivity and complexity of the content Pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of reporting — including travel to conferences, industry events, and interviews — will be reimbursed in line with agreed guidelines Additional opportunities may be available for longer-form features, special reports, or commissioned analysis, subject to editorial requirements Success candidates will be expected to sign a Confidential Non-Compete Agreement prior to commencement of work

## About us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

- Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
- Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor

## About ION Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ION Group delivers mission-critical trading, treasury, and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, with venture funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 1998 (per Crunchbase and LinkedIn) / 1999 (per Wikipedia)
- **Founders**: Andrea Pignataro

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial technology (trading & risk management, treasury, capital markets software)
- **Target customers**: B2B – banks, asset managers, hedge funds, central banks, corporates, and governments
- **Mission/purpose**: “We help our customers do more, faster and better than before” by combining automation with a strategic view of the industries they serve.

## Products & Services
(Source: [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group))
- **Openlink**: Treasury and risk management platform for commodity-intensive organizations (real-time cash management, FX, derivatives trading).
- **City Financials**: Pre-configured treasury and risk management solution for multinational corporations.
- **Treasura**: SaaS-based treasury management system for advanced cash management.
- **Reval TS**: Liquidity management system for banks (cash concentration, visibility, interest calculations).
- **ETRM/CTRM Solutions**: Energy and commodity trading and risk management solutions.
- **XTP Execution**: Integrated cleared derivatives trading solution (order management, execution, connectivity).
- **Fidessa, Dealogic, Acuris, Allegro**: Acquired platforms covering equities, derivatives, M&A data, and capital markets analytics.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metrics**:
  - **Annual Revenue**: $3.3B (per LinkedIn – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup))
  - **Total Funding**: $400M (venture round in May 2016) + €35M (venture round in June 2004) – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No lead investors explicitly named; early rounds from undisclosed sources. Key partners include financial institutions using its platforms.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount: 2,944 (LinkedIn, +1.7% YoY) vs. 13,000+ (careers page – discrepancy likely due to different reporting methods).
  - Major acquisitions: Dash Financial Technologies (2021), Clarus Financial Technology (2021), Broadway Technology (2020), Acuris ($1.8B, 2019), Prelios S.p.A. ($1.5B, 2023), Fidessa (£1.5B, 2018), Allegro (2019), Dealogic (2017).
  - Never sold a business since founding (Wikipedia).
  - Operates in 18+ countries, 84 offices globally.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Breadth of mission-critical software**: Covers the full trade lifecycle (pre-trade, execution, risk, treasury, post-trade) for multiple asset classes.
- **Acquisition-driven expansion**: Absorbed market leaders in different niche verticals, creating a unified platform with deep domain expertise.
- **Long-term ownership mentality**: Founder Andrea Pignataro has never sold a business, signaling stability and commitment.
- **High switching costs**: Clients rely on ION for core financial operations; replacing systems is extremely difficult.
- **Global scale**: 13,000+ employees, 84 offices, presence in 46 countries (LinkedIn breakdown).

## Strategic Focus
- **Automation & AI**: Investing heavily in research and development to “shape the future of automation” (company website).
- **Expansion into asset management**: Acquisition of Prelios (2023) and Clarus (2021) signals push into real estate and derivatives analytics.
- **Graduate development programs**: Launching programs in Pisa, Trento, and other locations to build talent pipeline.
- **Resilience after ransomware attack**: In Feb 2023, LockBit ransomware hit ION’s derivatives platform; clients faced disruptions but systems were restored within weeks. The company continues to focus on security and compliance.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “visionary innovators” with a “positive culture of continuous improvement.” Emphasis on community and collaboration.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are hybrid (e.g., Milan-based positions); many are office-based depending on location. The careers page lists full-time and hybrid options.
- **Notable perks**: Graduate development programs, global mobility across 84 offices, exposure to mission-critical financial systems.
- **Engineering culture**: Large technical team (1,060+ in technical roles), with focus on React, DevOps, cloud engineering, and AI. Recent open positions include Senior Web UI Developer, iOS Engineer, and AI Engineer.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapid scaling through acquisitions and organic hiring; opportunities to work on cutting-edge fintech products.
- **Diverse locations**: Offices in London, New York, Noida, Budapest, Chisinau, Milan, Mexico City, and more.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup) – Employee count, revenue, funding, acquisitions, workforce breakdown
2. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_Group) – Founding, founders, acquisition history, ransomware attack
3. [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group) – Products, funding, overview
4. [iongroup.com](https://iongroup.com/careers/) – Careers page, open positions, company values
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ion) – Current job listings

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