Josephine Cumbo

Honorary role where I lecture Masters students on global pension investment issues

UK's leading independent authority on pensions and retirement policy. Appointed on merit.

Edited and commissioned copy across desks including companies, breaking news, personal finance, markets and UK news to ensure accuracy and relevance

Reported on diverse news assignments in main newsroom, contributing to timely and informative coverage

Part of an employee / employer committee responsible for overseeing the FT’s pension arrangement. The Committee was responsible for monitoring and reporting to the FT on:

• the effectiveness, accuracy and cost of the FT Plan’s administration;
• the performance, appropriateness and charges of the investment choices offered, including the default investment strategy;
• the effectiveness and accuracy of member communications and information;
• the level of employee engagement with the Plan; and
• relevant changes to legislation, regulations and tax rules.

Established FT’s global pension coverage through agenda-setting interviews with global pension leaders, enhancing industry visibility

Represented FT as speaker at international pension conferences, sharing insights and positioning the organisation as a thought leader

• Produced engaging content under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
• Covered breaking news events, providing timely updates and analysis to keep the public informed.
• Attended press conferences and public meetings, summarising and reporting findings to the wider audience.

Researched and delivered over 50 front-page scoops on UK corporate and personal pensions, influencing public discourse

Enhanced coverage through podcast appearances, FT Live events, and interviews with external media, broadening audience reach

• Produced engaging content under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
• Covered breaking news events, providing timely updates and analysis to keep the public informed.
• Attended press conferences and public meetings, summarising and reporting findings to the wider audience.

Produce award-winning features and investigations for high-net individuals, focusing on savings, investments, tax, and pensions to inform and educate on financial decisions

• Edited documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.
• Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
• Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.