Associate Director, Leveraged Finance Reporter (New York)

Fitch Group; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work environment

Training & mentorship

Retirement planning

Comprehensive healthcare

Parental leave

Paid volunteer days

Résumé du poste

Fitch Group is seeking an Associate Director, Leveraged Finance Reporter in New York. The role reports on leveraged loans and broader credit markets, producing daily stories and market summaries.

You will build sources, track deal flow, and contribute to weekly and monthly insights while engaging with cross-asset coverage and multimedia projects for Fitch’s audiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience reporting on leveraged loans.
• 5+ years of total experience reporting on financial markets.
• Ability to break news in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with financial data.

Responsabilités

• Author several stories each day on new deals and trading situations.
• Summarize deal flow and market activity in a daily report.
• Capture market trends and deliver synopses for weekly and monthly reports.
• Coordinate with team for cross-asset coverage.
• Develop statistic-based stories from proprietary data.
• Build source list within the leveraged finance community.
• Represent LFI at industry events and meetings.
• Contribute to growth of multimedia projects including webinars and podcasts.

Connaissances

Leverage loan reporting

Financial markets reporting

Breaking news

Time management

Financial data accuracy

Description du poste

Associate Director, Leveraged Finance Reporter (New York)

Requisition ID: 49518

Business Unit: Fitch Solutions

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: New York, NY, US

Date Posted: Oct 2, 2026

LevFin Insights is currently seeking a Associate Director, Senior Reporter based out of our New York City 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 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.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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.
• Coordinate 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

You May be a Good Fit if

• 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.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Source list in leveraged loans.
• Dexterity with spreadsheet/data analysis.
• Knowledge of M&A and private equity transactions.
• Knowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents.

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, 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 Affluent 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 AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY

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.