Associate Director, Senior Reporter (New York)

Fitch Group•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

LevFin Insights, a Fitch Solutions Company, is currently seeking a Special Situations Reporter based out of our New York office. The LevFin Insights special situations team provides capital markets news and commentary on actionable events within the corporate high yield bond and leveraged loan markets. With a sharp focus on companies that are battling financial distress, our coverage often hits on restructuring strategies, creditor negotiations, advisory mandates, bankruptcy proceedings, litigations, operational and financial performance, and trading opportunities. Working at LevFin Insights provides a dynamic and engaging setting where team members delve into the world of distressed debt. 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.

Requirements

Drive to build source network and break news in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills to drive internal collaboration and build external relationships across the capital markets arena.
Accuracy, ability to meet deadlines and produce insightful stories.
Curiosity; high aptitude for critical thinking and willingness to dive deep into the details.
Proficiency, or at least familiarity, with financial data.
2+ years covering financial markets or business is preferred.
We will consider early-career candidates who need additional training, as well as senior level candidates with years of experience and high-level expertise.

Nice To Haves

Strong willingness to go to events and in-person meetings to build source network.
General resourcefulness and street smarts.
History of uncovering important stories and scoops in whatever beat you've been assigned.
Experience covering corporate credit markets, particularly distressed credits.
Source network in the corporate credit markets.
Knowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents.

Responsibilities

Compile a network of Wall Street sources to deliver exclusive, source-driven news and insight pieces.
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.
Be a team player – willing to collaborate with complementary Fitch Solutions teams such as Covenant Review and CreditSights as we work toward team goals and further growth of LFI ’s special situations platform.