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.ResponsibilitiesProduce real-time private credit stories throughout each market sessionIdentify market trends and write timely insight pieces for a sophisticated audience of banks, direct lenders/asset managers and advisory firmsCultivate and maintain a network of sources that include direct lenders, asset managers, lawyers, advisors and other similar market actorsRepresent LFI at industry events and personal meetingsBe 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 platformSkillsAt 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 pointA proficiency, or at least familiarity, with financial dataStrong accuracy, ability to meet deadlines and produce insightful storiesA drive to break news in a fast-paced environmentExperience covering corporate credit markets, particularly private creditSource network in corporate credit marketsKnowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documentsExcellent news judgement, history of breaking newsBenefitsHybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and locationA Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunityInvesting in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goalsPromoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social and occupational wellbeingSupportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectivelyInclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globeDedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your communityCompany OverviewFitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit. It was founded in 1913, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.fitchratings.com.



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