Associate Director, Senior Reporter

LevFin Insights is currently seeking a private credit senior reporter based out of our New York office.

LevFin Insights is your go-to source for breaking news, data, and analysis in the global leveraged finance market. An integral part of CreditSights, we cover the debt capital markets, including leveraged loans, high yield, and CLOs. Our team offers in-depth coverage, from individual deal reporting to current market trends, enhanced by our strong industry relationships. Stay ahead with up-to-the-minute insights as we deliver news, data, and research on new deals, market trends, and more. Our unmatched data quality and comprehensive coverage ensure you have the tools to navigate the leveraged finance landscape effectively.

Working at LevFin Insights provides a dynamic and engaging setting where team members delve into leveraged finance markets. We promote a culture of excellence and ongoing learning, making it an ideal environment for professionals passionate about finance and market analysis. With a focus on innovation and integrity, we empower our team to make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

About the Team

LFI is seeking a senior reporter to join our growing and dynamic private credit team.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

- Produce real-time stories throughout each market session

- Break news, deliver exclusives and pursue agenda-setting, source-driven enterprise reporting across the private credit market

- Cover the private credit market across key areas including deal activity, fundraising, investor base development, fund structures and the broader business of asset management

- Use financial statements, earnings materials, SEC filings and other disclosures — including those of BDCs — to identify developments that matter to readers

- Identify key market trends and produce timely, insightful analysis for a sophisticated audience of banks, asset managers, advisory firms and other market participants

- Cultivate and maintain a strong network of sources, including direct lenders, asset managers, BDC professionals, lawyers, advisors and other market participants

- Work closely with editors to identify emerging themes, sharpen coverage priorities and deepen LFI’s private credit coverage

You May be a Good Fit if:

- At least five years of experience covering financial markets

- Strong familiarity with financial data, as well as BDCs and BDC fund reporting

- Strong editorial judgment and the ability to prioritize the stories that matter most to readers

- The ability to work independently, develop coverage angles and identify high-value reporting opportunities

- The ability to think critically about market developments and explain clearly what readers need to know — and why

- The ability to interpret financial statements, SEC filings and other disclosures, including 10-Qs and 10-Ks

What Would Make You Stand Out:

- Experience covering corporate credit markets, particularly private credit

- Knowledge of BDCs and their role in the broader private credit ecosystem

- A source network across corporate credit markets, especially private credit

- Familiarity with financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents

- Excellent news judgment and a track record of breaking news

Why Choose Fitch:

- 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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch 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 $110k and $140k 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.

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