Reporter, Leveraged Loans, Debtwire Europe
Debtwire, the leading financial newswire for the fixed income markets, is looking for a driven journalist to cover the leveraged loan market. Breaking scoops on corporate efforts to raise, refinance and service leveraged debt out of our London office, the candidate will be expected to publish news ahead of all other media outlets.
The candidate will be uncovering detailed information on private equity-backed company’s earnings, working on a fast-paced news desk with some of the highest calibre reporters in the field. European languages, especially French or Spanish, are an advantage. The role includes an element of company earnings interpretation and candidates are expected to take a proactive approach to relationship development and source building.
The role is entirely focused on off-diary reporting and reporters are expected to use their own initiative to uncover leads from market sources.
The position will offer the opportunity for foreign travel and moderating at conferences.
The successful candidate will have:
- Aspirations to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on leveraged loan issuers;
- An understanding of loan/bond terms and a strong grasp of the broader financial markets;
- Impeccable writing skills and an investigative mind;
- Excellent time management and communication skills;
- A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach;
- Outstanding networking and contact building skills.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to robert.schach@debtwire.com
The Mergermarket Group is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity in employment on grounds of merit, experience, skills and aptitude in order to maximise the full potential of both existing and prospective employees.
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