CapitalStructure, Reporter - Leveraged Finance

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CapitalStructure, part of the Fitch Group of companies, are seeking a bright, ambitious Leveraged Finance Reporter to join its Fulcrum editorial team in London. The role will sit alongside and support our market-leading research and editorial team.

You will be contributing to our CapitalStructure service, providing insight, analysis and data to senior decision-makers at hedge funds, banks, consultancies, multinational corporations, investment funds and government agencies.

The role involves breaking news on the leveraged finance markets, producing analysis throughout new-issue stages, and covering situations in the secondary market.

Coverage will include highlighting potential financing transactions and deal announcements, plus detailed, accurate analysis on transactions as they progress through syndication and pricing, and continued reports on these post issuance via coverage of the secondary market.

A successful candidate should have an analytical mind and a high level of attention to detail. Experience covering distressed debt / leveraged finance / asset-backed markets is preferred.

Job specification:

• Produce factual, accurate and engaging first-to-market stories on the leveraged finance market
• Use investigative skills to source breaking stories on primary issuance and secondary market activity
• Identify key market trends and write analysis pieces relevant to the market
• Be motivated to take ownership of specific coverage areas within the editorial team
• Provide editorial support to other members of the team
• Be a team player - work towards group objectives, across functions and assist in the training and coaching of new joiners

The successful candidate will have:

• A keen interest in breaking financial news
• Outstanding networking and source development skills
• Strong English-language writing skills. Knowledge of a second European language would be a plus
• The ability to be punctual, organised and professional in all aspects of the job
• The flexibility to carry out additional tasks as and when requested

Apply by completing the applicaiton form below.

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