Financial Reporter, Syndicated Bond Markets

Informa Connect - Global Finance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A global finance firm based in New York seeks an analyst for its US Credit team. This role involves producing real-time analysis and commentary on the syndicated primary debt market. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and deep contacts in the US bond market. The firm offers a range of benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in relevant roles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce insightful coverage of US credit markets.
• Contribute analysis of major new bond issues.
• Regularly produce reports on industry trends.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)

Proven ability to produce high-quality, accurate analysis

Deep contacts within the US bond market

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Job description

Overview

This role is based out of our 605 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10158, USA office. Informa Global Markets is hiring an analyst for its US Credit team. Applications are invited from reporters, market analysts and practitioners with broad experience of DCM and the wider context across related markets and adjacent asset classes. Focus areas include providing real-time, insightful content to tight deadlines that leverages IGM’s new issue data to help customers stay informed and make better decisions. IGM’s credit market coverage focuses on the primary syndicated bond market, tracking new issues individually and in aggregate, and presenting value-added intelligence via reports and data visualization. The successful candidate will be integral in maintaining and developing IGM Credit Markets as a must-have subscription service through a confident, innovative approach.

We are part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100. Our purpose is to connect customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more, through events, digital platforms, and professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to produce real-time, agenda-setting, insightful and opinionated coverage of US credit markets for a professional audience, focusing on the syndicated primary debt market.
• Contribute pre- and post-launch analysis of major new bond issues using timely market talk on rumored supply, price talk, book build and reception.
• Calculate and verify key relative value measures to help gauge market conditions.
• Develop and maintain deep contacts with key industry players to enrich coverage and shape new content initiatives.
• Regularly produce differentiated content and data-driven reports highlighting industry trends and supply/demand dynamics.
• Support marketing initiatives as required, including webinars and relevant video content.
• Support customer outreach via visits and/or calls.
• Provide cover for colleagues to ensure continuity and broader market coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in directly relevant roles as outlined above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Proven ability to produce high-quality, accurate, compelling analysis and commentary in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep contacts within the US bond market, including key industry players on both sell- and buy-side.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Personal Attributes

• Highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable.
• Desire to engage in continuous learning and development.
• Proactive approach to drive and support new initiatives.

Benefits & Other Information

• Informa life/balance: in-person collaboration preferred three days a week or more, with remote work flexibility.
• Broad benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, 401k match, dependent leave, ESPP with discounts, and wellbeing resources.
• Career development: bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms, and access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning; internal job moves encouraged.
• Paid time off: PTO and holidays as described, with additional leave options.

The salary range for this role is $120k to 130k based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on 10/15/2025.

Equal Opportunity & How to Apply

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist participation in the hiring process or in the position. If you require accommodations, inform the Talent Acquisition Partner for the role. Informa is committed to inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. See our website for full information on our diversity and inclusion commitments.

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