The Upstox Story:
Upstox is one of India's leading fintech companies with a mission to simplify trading & investing to make it easily accessible to the masses. We aim to enable everyone, from new investors to seasoned traders, to invest across multiple categories with our state-of-the-art trade & investment platform and commission-free pricing. We offer numerous asset categories to invest in, like Stocks, IPOs, Mutual Funds, and more.
By focusing on our customers’ needs and equipping them with personalised yet powerful tools, we witnessed a steep growth of 800% in our customer base from 25 Thousand in 2017 to 2 Lakh in 2019. With 1500% growth in 2020, currently, over 10 million customers trust us with their investment decisions, thus setting us on the course to become an industry-leader in the country.
Our mission is simple - to break down the complexities of investing and make it more effortless, accessible, affordable, and easy for the masses to adopt. This key principle when infused with intuitive design and leading-edge technology will help us empower every Indian to take control of their investments.
RKSV Securities was founded by Ravi Kumar and Shrinivas Viswanath in 2009 and was soon graced by Kavitha Subramanian as the third co-founder in 2016. Backed by Ratan Tata, Upstox had raised $4 million in Series A funding in early 2016 that was led by Kalaari Capital. The Series B funding round scaled multifold and witnessed an investment of $25 million by US-based investment firm - Tiger Global Management in September 2019.
We have a team of highly skilled technology and finance professionals, and are currently looking for highly motivated field experts to be part of our high-energy team.
Here is what you need to know about this role:
Job Title: Content Writer
Location: Mumbai
Job description summary:
Produce well-researched, accurate, and engaging content on topics related to stock market/personal/business finance.
Continuously monitor statistics to gauge the effectiveness of the copy/content and make improvements as needed
Collaborate with other departments as necessary to ensure the successful implementation of the content strategy across channels
Create scripts for advertisements and product videos
Compose and occasionally edit digital content tailored to meet project goals and address the specific needs of end-users in complex initiatives
Verify that online content adheres to corporate brand standards, web style guide, as well as legal and compliance requirements
Collaborate with fellow writers in the organisation to exchange ideas, leverage expertise, and provide recommendations that are applicable across various channels
Regularly analyse analytics to comprehend user behaviour, enabling the strategic management and shaping of content and messaging strategies
Lead a team of content writers and ensure that their work meets the required TAT and quality levels
Incorporate SEO best practices to enhance the visibility of our content and boost organic traffic
Churn out articles on an immediate basis based on market developments
Meet your team:
You will work in the Growth and Marketing team wherein you will work closely with market experts, content writers, reviewers, and anchors. You will also collaborate with Product and tech teams for specific projects.
Your way to impact:
Be self-driven / quick starter
Have an ownership mindset
Aggressively drive and deliver results
In your day-to-day role you will:
As a Content Writer, your primary responsibility is to craft high-quality, thoroughly researched, and compelling content centred around stock market, personal finance and business news. You need to stay informed about market trends, economic events, and personal finance developments to produce informative articles that assist our audience in understanding and navigating these shifts. Apply SEO best practices to optimise content visibility and boost organic traffic. Address current market developments promptly by creating timely articles. Furthermore, ensure content meets our style guidelines through meticulous review and editing for clarity and grammar.
What do you need to bring?
Have a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a related field, coupled with excellent English proficiency
Have 2+ years of overall experience in the BFSI domain
Demonstrate high creativity and imagination with an effective writing style that is both fresh and consistent, catering to a customer-friendly approach
Possess a knack for writing, coupled with an understanding of content that resonates well on the internet and social media platforms
Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
Be able to work under pressure, consistently meet tight deadlines and have an eye for detail
Have a knack for editing and proofreading with good research skills
Have an interest in commerce, popular culture, and new advertising trends and techniques
Be knowledgeable about digital marketing tactics, including SEO, email marketing and web analytics
Have hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
Have a portfolio of published articles
If you fit the above description, we would love to connect with you! APPLY NOW!
Upstox is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.