Market Analyst
IG operates an award-winning trading platform and provides forex trading services, support, and educational resources through IG Academy.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
About IG
IG is a trading-services company offering an award-winning trading platform, including forex trading services in the US. Its website highlights instant support and educational resources through IG Academy, and warns users about the risks of leveraged CFD trading.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You deliver timely analysis and commentary across equities forex indices and commodities. You create briefings outlooks and thought leadership content represent the business in media and translate complex market developments into accessible content. You also track competitors analyze client engagement and provide market intelligence for product trading marketing and leadership decisions.
Requirements
- Experience in financial markets analysis and media or content
- Track record of producing influential high-quality market commentary
- Deep knowledge of equities forex indices and commodities
- Ability to translate complex market dynamics into clear compelling content
- Experience working with product trading or commercial teams
- Leadership experience managing or mentoring analysts or content professionals
- Fluency in Cantonese Mandarin and English is preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver analysis and commentary across major asset classes
- Produce daily briefings equity outlooks and thought leadership content
- Interpret economic data central bank policy geopolitical developments and corporate earnings
- Represent the business in tier one media
- Lead the market commentary proposition
- Create multi-format content for diverse audiences
- Track competitor content strategies and market commentary offerings
- Provide marketing intelligence for campaigns content planning and audience targeting
- Analyze client engagement with market content
- Provide market insight for product development trading strategy and business decisions
- Contribute to internal briefings and leadership forums