Leveraged Finance Reporter

Media Contacts; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to financial market developments

Job summary

Media Contacts is seeking a Leveraged Finance Reporter in Hong Kong. In this role, you will break exclusive stories on leveraged finance, build a strong network of industry sources, and collaborate with a global team to deliver timely market coverage.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in financial journalism with a focus on credit, strong sourcing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial journalism, with focus on credit or capital markets.
• Track record of breaking news.
• Deep understanding of leveraged finance instruments.

Responsibilities

• Break exclusive stories on leveraged finance.
• Build and maintain a network of sources.
• Deliver accurate coverage of market activity.
• Collaborate with a global team of reporters.
• Attend industry events to stay informed.

Skills

Financial journalism experience

Strong sourcing skills

Understanding of leveraged finance

Excellent writing skills

Ability to work independently

Fluency in English

Job description

Ref: 35405

Are you passionate about breaking news, uncovering market‑moving scoops, and diving deep into the world of high‑yield debt and private credit? We’re looking for a sharp, driven, and well‑connected Leveraged Finance Reporter to join a fast‑growing financial news and data platform covering Asia‑Pacific’s dynamic credit markets.

What You’ll Do:

• Break exclusive stories on leveraged buyouts, syndicated loans, high‑yield bonds, and private credit deals across Asia.
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources including bankers, investors, advisors, and corporates.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful coverage of primary and secondary market activity.
• Collaborate with a global team of reporters and analysts to produce high‑impact content.
• Attend industry events, earnings calls, and press briefings to stay ahead of the curve.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in financial journalism, ideally with a focus on credit, M&A, or capital markets.
• Strong sourcing skills and a track record of breaking news.
• Deep understanding of leveraged finance instruments and market dynamics.
• Excellent writing, interviewing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Fluency in English; additional Asian languages are a plus.

Why Join Our Client:

• Be part of a nimble, ambitious newsroom with a startup spirit and global reach.
• Gain exposure to some of the most exciting developments in Asia’s financial markets.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and international collaboration.

You’ll be joining a modern, growing financial services newsroom with big ambitions to accelerate innovation in reporting and gaining scoops. This is an opportunity to make your mark – shaping how the organisation shows up in the world, and using your skills to support work that really matters to investors. The team is collaborative and driven, and there’s a genuine commitment to purpose, impact and working in a way that’s smart, flexible and inclusive.