Associate, News Associate Reporter

LevFin Insights is currently seeking an Associate/News Associate to cover private credit based out of our New York office.

LevFin Insights is your go-to source for breaking news, data and analysis in the global leveraged finance market. An integral part of CreditSights, we cover the debt capital markets, including leveraged loans, high yield, private credit and CLOs. Our team offers in-depth coverage, from individual deal reporting to current market trends, enhanced by our strong industry relationships. Stay ahead with up-to-the-minute insights as we deliver news, data, and research on new deals, market trends, and more. Our unmatched data quality and comprehensive coverage ensure you have the tools to navigate the leveraged finance landscape effectively.

Working at LevFin Insights provides a dynamic and engaging setting where team members delve into leveraged finance markets. We promote a culture of excellence and ongoing learning, making it an ideal environment for professionals passionate about finance and market analysis. With a focus on innovation and integrity, we empower our team to make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

About the Team

The successful applicant will be joining LevFin Insight ’s growing private credit team, which covers all aspects of the direct lending and private corporate credit market, including deals, fundraises, people moves and features/insight pieces.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• 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

You May be a Good Fit:

• 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

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• 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

Why Choose Fitch:

• 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

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $100,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.