Leveraged Finance Reporter

ION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Discretionary bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

ION is seeking a reporter for Debtwire coverage of the North American high yield bond and syndicated loan market from our New York news desk.

You will break news on leveraged finance, analyze investor sentiment, and explore the balance between syndicated and private credit, working with Debtwire, Mergermarket and Infralogic teams globally. A background in financial journalism and strong writing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial journalism or internships.

Responsibilities

• Drive to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on leveraged finance.
• An investigative mindset and good writing/editing skills.
• An understanding of fixed income markets, a strong grasp of and an interest in the broader financial and legal markets.
• Outstanding networking and contact building skills.
• Excellent time management and communication ability.
• A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach.

Skills

Strong writing

Investigative mindset

Networking

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

The Role

Debtwire, a leading provider of global fixed income news, analysis and data for more than two decades, is looking for a reporter to cover the North American high yield bond and syndicated loan market.

The Role

Debtwire, a leading provider of global fixed income news, analysis and data for more than two decades, is looking for a reporter to cover the North American high yield bond and syndicated loan market.

Working on the news desk in New York with sweeping views of Central Park, you will break news on companies raising leveraged loans and bonds for M&A, refinancing and organic growth. This is not a deal pricing position -- you will write in-depth stories on investor sentiment about new issuance and broader market trends.

You will chronicle the push and pull between syndicated and private credit as borrowers and financial sponsors look to secure the best terms for financing, particularly for AI data centers, leveraged buyouts and refinancing maturing debt.

Debtwire journalists are expected to use their own initiative to uncover leads from market sources at asset managers, law firms, banks and beyond, but also collaborate extensively with fellow reporters and analysts across Debtwire, Mergermarket and Infralogic globally to break news in a highly competitive space.

While we provide extensive market training on the job, the ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working at a financial news outlet or internships at top-tier publications. Candidates with experience working on Wall Street are also welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on leveraged finance.
• An investigative mindset and good writing/editing skills.
• An understanding of fixed income markets, a strong grasp of and an interest in the broader financial and legal markets.
• Outstanding networking and contact building skills.
• Excellent time management and communication ability.
• A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach.

Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Previous experience in financial journalism or internships.
• Strong writing skills and investigative mindset.
• Basic ability to read balance sheets.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Time management and communication skills.
• Networking and contact-building skills.

Estimated Salary Range And Benefits

The estimated salary range is $80,000 - $130,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.