US Corporate Bond Reporter

London Stock Exchange Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wellness Allowance

Paid time-off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) Savings Plan

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group's IFR seeks a Reporter to lead coverage of US high-yield bonds and the leveraged finance market, shaping insights for a global audience. Your work will appear across IFR’s platforms, offering unmatched visibility and impact.

You’ll break market-moving news, build top-tier sources, and represent IFR at industry events, with opportunities to influence reporting and advance a career in financial journalism.

Qualifications

• Proven experience covering US corporate bond markets or related financial sectors.
• Strong network of industry sources and ability to cultivate new contacts.
• Exceptional writing with clarity and storytelling to inform a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Break market-moving news on deals, trends, and players.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, bankers, executives and legal experts.
• Represent IFR at events and media appearances as the face of our high-grade bond coverage.
• Collaborate with editors to refine stories and elevate reporting standards.

Skills

US high-yield bonds beat

Strong sources network

Exceptional writing

Editorial leadership

Influence reporting

Job description

International Financing Review (IFR), the premier source for in-depth reporting on the global capital markets, is seeking a Reporter to lead our coverage of US high-yield bonds and the broader leveraged finance market. As a key member of our newsroom, you’ll be the go-to expert on US leveraged finance, shaping coverage that informs and influences a global audience. Your work will appear across IFR’s platforms – from real-time screens to our flagship weekly magazine – giving you unmatched visibility and impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Break market-moving news and deliver insightful analysis on trends, deals, and key players.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier sources: investors, bankers, corporate executives and legal experts.
• Represent IFR at industry events and in media appearances as the face of our high-grade bond coverage.
• Collaborate with a seasoned editorial team to refine stories and elevate our reporting standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience covering US corporate bond markets or related financial sectors.
• A strong network of industry contacts and a passion for cultivating new sources.
• Exceptional writing skills with a knack for clarity, context and storytelling.
• Editorial leadership and a collaborative mindset.
• A desire to grow in a role that blends journalism, analysis and influence.

What You’ll Gain:

• A platform with global reach and credibility.
• Access to decision-makers and thought leaders in capital markets.
• A supportive, tight-knit team that values journalistic excellence.
• Opportunities to shape the future of financial journalism.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

Compensation/Benefits Information: LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $98,300 - $163,800. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/"bonus plan"). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience.

LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of:

• Annual Wellness Allowance
• Paid time-off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex Spending & Health Savings Options
• Prescription Drug plan
• 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match

• basic life insurance
• disability benefits
• emergency backup dependent care
• adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

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