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, 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 Affimative 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.
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In Summary: LevFin Insights is seeking an Associate/News Associate to cover private credit based out of our New York office . 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 . Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $100,000 per year .
En Español:
LevFin Insights está buscando actualmente a un asociado/asociado de noticias para cubrir el crédito privado basado en nuestra oficina de Nueva York. LevFin Insight es su fuente de acceso para las últimas novedades, datos y análisis del mercado financiero apalancado global. Como parte integral de CreditSights, cubrimos los mercados de capital de la deuda, incluidos préstamos apalancados, altos rendimientos, créditos privados y CLOs. Nuestro equipo ofrece una cobertura profunda, desde informes sobre transacciones individuales hasta tendencias actuales del mercado, mejoradas por nuestras fuertes relaciones industriales. Manténgase al día con información actualizada mientras entregamos noticias, datos e investigación sobre nuevos acuerdos, tendencias del mercado y más. Con un enfoque en la innovación e integridad, empoderamos a nuestro equipo para que produzca historias de crédito privado en tiempo real durante cada sesión de mercado Identificar las tendencias del mercado y escribir piezas de información oportuna para una audiencia sofisticada de bancos, prestamistas directos / gerentes de activos y firmas asesoras El solicitante exitoso se unirá al creciente equipo de créditos privados de LevFin Insight, que cubre todos los aspectos del mercado de préstamo directo y crédito corporativo privado, incluidos acuerdos, recaudaciones de fondos, movimientos de personas y características/partidas de conocimiento. Cómo lograremos un impacto Producir historias crediticias privadas en tempo real durante todas las sesiones de mercado Determinar tendencias de mercado y redactar artículos de información oportunamente para un público sofisticado de bancos, prestadores directos/gerentes de bienes y empresas consultivas Cultivando y manteniendo una red de fuentes de activo que incluyen acreedores directos, asesores, abogados, administradores y otros actores de mercados financieros Propietaria LFI y otras oportunidades de desarrollo de recursos personales Aprendizabilidad Alimentación de datos sobre el mundo laboral Oportunidades profesionales Los programas diseñados para mejorar su capacidad de trabajo: Desarrolvar sus políticas de vida profesional y la salud y la familia Conocer mejoramiento Definición de negocios Para proteger la credibilidad y reputación de Fitch, nuestros empleados deben tomar todas las precauciones necesarias para evitar conflictos de intereses o cualquier apariencia de un conflicto de interés. Si usted o su familia inmediata tienen alguna propiedad que pueda estar en conflicto con sus responsabilidades laborales, se le puede pedirle que se desposea antes de comenzar a trabajar. Fitch está orgulloso de ser un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades y Acción Afimativa. Evaluamos a los solicitantes calificados sin importar raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad, estatus de veterano protegido y otros estados protegidos por ley. Las tasas de pago básicas esperadas para el papel serán entre $80,000 y $100,000 al año. Los salarios reales se determinarán sobre una base individual y pueden variar según factores incluyendo pero no limitado a educación, experiencia laboral, rendimiento y otros factores.