Senior Reporter, Leveraged Loans

About the role

LevFin Insights is seeking an experienced reporter to join our growing and dynamic team covering the leveraged loan beat, as well as liaise with high yield, private credit and special situations reporters.

Responsibilities

• Author several stories each day on new deals and trading situations.
• Help summarize deal flow and market activity in daily report.
• Capture market trends and deliver synopsis for weekly and monthly reports.
• Cook with team for cross-asset coverage.
• Develop statistic-based stories from proprietary data.
• Build source list within leveraged finance community.
• Represent LFI at industry events and via personal meetings.
• Contribute to further growth of multi-media projects, including webinars and podcasts.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience reporting on leveraged loans.
• 5+ years of total experience reporting on financial markets.
• A drive to break news in a fast-paced environment.
• Time management skill / ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and proficiency, or at least familiarity, with financial data.
• A positive attitude towards cold-calling, source development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of M&A and private equity transactions.
• Knowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

Schedule

Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $140,000 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. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.