Associate Director, Senior Leveraged Finance Reporter

Associate Director, Senior Leveraged Finance Reporter Requisition ID: 46802Business Unit: Fitch SolutionsCategory: Credit Analysis & ResearchLocation: New York, NY, USDate Posted: Jul 18, 2024At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.LevFin Insights, a Fitch Solutions Company, seeks a Senior Leveraged Finance Reporter based out of our New York officeLevFin Insights (LFI) provides news and commentary on the global leveraged finance markets to customers in banking, fund management, credit research and legal services. We cover bonds, loans, private credit, structured finance and special situations, and we’re looking for a senior reporter to cover US leveraged debt. You’ll be chasing news on primary issuance, digging into individual credits, uncovering emerging trends, turning data into stories, and more.What We Offer:Get involved in an exciting and challenging segment of the financial worldJoin a business that’s a highly-respected source of news and analysis for leveraged financeBecome part of an experienced team of reporters, who will help you build your expertise and support you in new challengesBenefit from the resources that a large corporation like Fitch offers, but within a nimble and focused division where your voice will always be heardCompetitive pay, great benefits and a hybrid working patternWe’ll Count On You To:Nurture and build your source network to deliver exclusive, source-driven, real-time newsSpot market trends and write punchy insight pieces for a specialist audienceCollaborate with other reporters, and with complementary teams within Fitch Solutions, especially Covenant Review and CreditSightsRepresent LFI at conferences and industry eventsWhat You Need To Have:Three to five years of experience writing about credit, ideally leveraged finance or adjacent marketsA drive to break news in a fast-moving marketA clear understanding of what makes a great credit story, an appreciation of what makes markets tick, and curiosity about complex financing structuresResilience and excellent inter-personal skills to build strong relationships with sourcesAttention to detail, good time management, strong writing skillsWhat Would Make You Stand Out:A track record of uncovering stories and scoops in a previous roleExpertise in high-yield and/or leveraged loan marketsExcellent sources to draw on across leveraged financeFitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.FOR NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA ROLES ONLY:

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $160,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.

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