Reporter - High Yield

ION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Paid holidays

401(k)

Comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Commuter FSA

Family Building Benefits

More

Job summary

ION is seeking a Reporter to cover debt markets, with a focus on breaking news about companies issuing or refinancing bonds. The role involves developing a deep set of market sources to explain broader trends and investor sentiment, and writing in-depth stories on those dynamics.

You will be part of a global team of journalists and analysts, with a London base and offices around the world, traveling in-region as needed to cultivate sources and deliver timely coverage.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience covering debt markets.
• Bond market, private credit and/or leveraged loans reporting experience a plus.
• Knowledge and experience reporting on mergers and acquisitions a plus.
• Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset.
• Time management and communication skills.
• Networking and contact-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Reporting, writing, and filing copy on a daily basis
• Writing in-depth, substantive articles
• Contributing to special projects such as conferences, databases, webinars and podcasts
• Assisting with developing coverage outside of assigned beats
• Cultivating and meeting with sources
• In-region travel as necessary

Skills

Debt markets reporting

Bond market reporting

M&A reporting

Strong writing skills

Time management

Networking

Job description

The Reporter role is focused on breaking news on companies issuing or refinancing bonds, and on developing a deep set of market sources in order to provide context and explain wider market trends. The ideal candidate will write in-depth stories on investor sentiment about new issuance and broader market trends. The reporter will be part of team of journalists and credit and legal analysts based in London and around our global offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting, writing, and filing copy on a daily basis
• Writing in-depth, substantive articles
• Contributing to special projects such as conferences, databases, webinars and podcasts
• Assisting with developing coverage outside of assigned beats
• Cultivating and meeting with sources
• In-region travel as necessary

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• At least two years’ experience covering debt markets
• Bond market, private credit and/or leveraged loans reporting experience a plus
• Knowledge and experience reporting on mergers and acquisitions a plus
• Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset
• Time management and communication skills
• Networking and contact-building skills

Estimated Salary Range and Benefits:

The estimated salary range is $100,000 - $150,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

• a discretionary bonus
• paid holidays
• a 401(k)
• comprehensive medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• Commuter FSA
• Family Building Benefits
• 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.