Associate, News Associate Reporter

Fitch Ratings is seeking an Associate/News Associate to cover private credit from their New York office. The role involves producing real-time stories, identifying market trends, and maintaining a network of sources within the financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Produce real-time private credit stories throughout each market session
• Identify market trends and write timely insight pieces for a sophisticated audience of banks, direct lenders/asset managers and advisory firms
• Cultivate and maintain a network of sources that include direct lenders, asset managers, lawyers, advisors and other similar market actors
• Represent LFI at industry events and personal meetings
• Be a team player – be willing to provide editorial support when needed, particularly with leveraged loan team, and work toward team goals and development of LFI ’s private credit platform

Skills

• At least one year covering financial markets with a strong writing ability and motivation to write about private credit when the asset class is at an inflection point
• A proficiency, or at least familiarity, with financial data
• Strong accuracy, ability to meet deadlines and produce insightful stories
• A drive to break news in a fast-paced environment
• Experience covering corporate credit markets, particularly private credit
• Source network in corporate credit markets
• Knowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents
• Excellent news judgement, history of breaking news

Benefits

• 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

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