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Senior Private Credit Reporter/Deputy Editor - Debtwire North America

New York, United States (On-site)

Senior Private Credit Reporter/Deputy Editor - Debtwire North America

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Finance

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Job Description

Debtwire is looking for a Senior Private Credit Reporter/Deputy Editor to expand coverage in North America. This role will be based in New York and will involve generating scoops on new deals launched by direct lenders and private credit funds, from financing for M&A transactions to corporate refinancing and special situations. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of leveraged finance and the dynamics driving the current boom in the private credit space. The position will offer the opportunity for travel and moderating at conferences.

Must have:

Aspirations to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on direct lending by private credit firms
An investigative mindset and good writing 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 skills
A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach

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The Role:

Debtwire, the leading provider of global fixed income news, analysis and data for more than two decades, is looking for a private credit reporter with a track record of breaking news in this space to expand coverage in North America.

Working on the news desk in New York - with sweeping views of Central Park - candidates will be expected to generate scoops on new deals launched by direct lenders and private credit funds, from financing for M&A transactions to corporate refinancing and special situations. While we provide extensive market training on the job, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of leveraged finance and the dynamics driving the current boom in the private credit space.

Debtwire private credit reporters are expected to use their own initiative to uncover leads from market sources at private credit funds, law firms, advisory shops and beyond, but will also collaborate extensively with fellow reporters and analysts across Debtwire and Mergermarket to break news in a highly competitive space.

Experience covering financial markets and/or debt finance are a requirement. The position will offer the opportunity for travel and moderating at conferences.

Key Responsibilities:

Aspirations to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on direct lending by private credit firms;
An investigative mindset and good writing 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 skills:
A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach

Salary Range:

The estimated salary range is $120,000 - $160,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

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.

Salary Range:

The estimated salary range is $120,000 - $160,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

About us

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

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$120.0K - $160.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$140.0K/yr avg.

New York, New York, United States

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We’re visionary innovators who are delivering mission-critical trading and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments. By combining our passion for automation with a strategic view on the industries we serve, we design solutions that improve decision-making, simplify complex processes, and empower people. Simply put, we help our customers do more, faster and better than before. We believe our investments in research and development are shaping the future of automation and enabling our customers to transform their business. And we embrace the power of community, working with each other and with our customers to succeed through a positive culture of continuous improvement.