Title: Distributor Profiles Researcher Location: Manila, Philippines hybrid Job Description: 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. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. The role The Distributor Profiles Researcher is the go-to source for asset management executives seeking to understand the structure and dynamics of retail fund distribution. It is a shared resource for key decision-makers reading FT Specialist US's two largest titles: FundFire and Ignites. We seek a researcher adept at tracking key regulatory disclosures, spotting relevant news stories and hunting for information about the people and platforms that influence what broker-dealers and other platforms offer to financial advisors. You will work from our Manila office. You will be responsible for keeping profiles of some of the most influential distribution platforms in the industry up-to-date, and for weaving together a comprehensive narrative of what these broker-dealers look for, how they are structured and why. The successful candidate must be organized and able to prioritize multiple workflows at once. You must adhere to a schedule to ensure you are on top of the companies you cover, including company earnings calls, public presentations and regular regulatory filings. You will also liaise with company representatives to ensure our readers have the most current information available about the powerful --and complex--organizations. Must have strong writing and communication skills, as you will be coordinating with colleagues within FT Specialist and with representatives of the companies we cover. You will work on a two-person team and coordinate with New York-based editors. Your work will be read by hundreds of thousands of fund industry professionals. Key responsibilities - Stay on top of developments at assigned firms/investors and be on the lookout for updates that provide readers with critical information or sales leads. This includes asset updates, revenue sharing and other disclosures, quarterly earnings calls, etc. - Demonstrate strong organizational skills needed to manage time effectively, schedule calls, input data and meet deadlines, and regularly communicate progress to the NY Team. - Display a good level of computer skills and FT Specialist US systems or programs. You will be expected to maintain basic files, input content into our online publishing system, and use various research tools. - Write clean and concise summaries. Determine where in the profile various pieces of information belong and suggest areas to edit out or combine over time. - Show an ability to develop rapport with industry contacts, including senior investment professionals where appropriate. What's in it for you? Our benefits Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here. We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible. Further information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

• Support research projects and help synthesize findings for the team. • Monitor users’ app engagement metrics using internal dashboards. • Conduct benchmarking and ongoing monitoring of competitors. • Help set up and take part in UX quality assurance reviews.

Design and execute comprehensive user research, synthesize findings into actionable insights, and advocate for user needs, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy and design in a fast-paced environment.

• Coordinating work with the point of contact in the UX Research team, the rest of the team, and stakeholders to drive and support research projects. • Supporting the UX Research point of contact in scoping projects as requested (e.g., to determine project goals, methodologies, logistics, and timelines). • Developing an understanding of the product, its context, and the research objectives. • Coordinating with UX Research point of contact to manage and execute all phases of the research process, including creating materials, coordinating research operations, overseeing participant recruitment/survey distribution, scheduling and running research sessions (using interpretation support when appropriate) or data collection, and doing analysis and report-writing. • Delivering comprehensive research results, translating findings into actionable insights that can inform product and decisions. • Communicating research findings and recommendations to stakeholders in clear and compelling ways.