Senior Reporter – Southeast Asia & Australia

Media Contacts; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in Singapore is seeking a sharp journalist to cover exclusive financial stories in Southeast Asia and Australia. The role focuses on tracking credit events, M&A manoeuvres, and corporate catalysts. Candidates should have at least 5 years in journalism or finance, excellent judgement on financial matters, and strong regional connections. This is an opportunity to write impactful stories for a sophisticated audience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in journalism or a financial institution.
• Proven reporting or writing skills.
• Understanding of local politics and financial dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Track major credit events and uncover restructuring moves.
• Spot M&A manoeuvres in financial markets.
• Work closely with reporters and analysts on stories.

Skills

Proven experience in credit or special situations reporting

Strong regional knowledge across Southeast Asia

Excellent judgement for a financial audience

Fluent written English

Collaborative spirit

Job description

Ref :

Special Situations | Credit & Corporate Events | Exclusive Insights

Do you thrive on breaking exclusive financial stories, chasing down leads, and spotting corporate catalysts before the market does? We’re looking for a sharp, well-connected journalist to join a fast-paced, highly specialised news team covering Southeast Asia and Australia.

In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of the action—tracking major credit events, uncovering restructuring moves, M&A manoeuvres, and everything in between. The focus is on listed and private companies in emerging and developed markets, particularly where financial stress, transformation, or opportunity creates a tradeable story.

You’ll bring :

• Proven experience in credit or special situations reporting, or a background in investment banking, advisory, or asset management.
• Strong regional knowledge, especially across Southeast Asia, and an impressive contacts book to match—covering banks, funds, corporates, advisers, and regulators.
• Excellent judgement on what matters to a sophisticated financial audience.
• Fluent written English and the ability to file quickly and accurately.
• A collaborative spirit—you’ll work closely with fellow reporters and analysts across the region.

An understanding of how local politics, family ties and less-visible forces shape outcomes in this part of the world will serve you well. If you’re the sort of journalist who knows there’s often more to the story than the numbers suggest, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short note outlining your interest and availability.

Eligibility : Must have the right to work in Singapore or Hong Kong

Experience : At least 5 years in journalism or a financial institution, plus proven reporting or writing skills.

If you’re curious, resourceful, and ready to dive into one of the most dynamic reporting beats in global finance, get in touch. This is a chance to write impactful stories for a highly engaged, expert readership—people who really value what you uncover.