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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.