Reporter / Senior Reporter, Private Credit Job at Fitch Group, Inc. in City of D

Requisition ID: 47038

Business Unit: Fitch Solutions

Category: Faculty

Location: New York, NY, US

Date Posted: Aug 29, 2024

LevFin Insights is currently seeking a Reporter/Senior Reporter, Private Credit based out of our New York office.

LevFin Insights provides critical news and commentary to financial services firms about the leveraged loan, high yield bond, special situations and private credit markets. The chosen individual will help LFI grow its coverage in the burgeoning private credit and direct lending markets.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, great benefits including health and dental insurance, hybrid work setup
• Become part of a team that has become a go-to source of news and analysis for leveraged finance, including private credit
• The resources and opportunities that come with a large corporation like Fitch, but the workflow and nimbleness of a start-up newsroom
• A company focused on career development and a culture that emphasizes helping each other succeed

We’ll Count on You To:

• Produce real-time stories throughout each market session
• Identify market trends and write timely insight pieces for a sophisticated audience of banks, asset managers and advisory firms
• Cultivate and maintain a network of sources that include direct lenders, asset managers, lawyers, advisors and other similar actors
• Be a team player – be willing to provide editorial support when needed, work toward team goals and development of LFI’s private credit platform

What You Need to Have:

• At least two years covering financial markets, or have a strong writing ability and the motivation to write about the interesting, burgeoning private credit asset class
• Proficiency, or at least familiarity, with financial data
• Accuracy, ability to meet deadlines and produce insightful stories

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience covering corporate credit markets, particularly private credit
• Source network in corporate credit markets
• Knowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents
• Excellent news judgement, history of breaking news

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

CreditSights, Covenant Review and LevFin Insights are becoming one, bringing together best in class research, covenant analysis and news on a new platform, with a unified interface and login. Now more than ever before, we give our clients the ability to KNOW MORE, RISK BETTER.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $130,000 per year. 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.

Note that the Reporter or Senior Reporter title will be decided upon education, training, experience and other qualifications.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City