Fitch Group, Inc.

Senior Associate, Reporter

Fitch Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Build a network of Wall Street sources to deliver exclusive, source-driven news and insight pieces.
  • Produce real-time stories throughout each market session.
  • Identify market trends and write timely insight pieces for a sophisticated audience of banks, asset managers and advisory firms.
  • Be a team player – willing to collaborate with complementary Fitch Solutions teams such as Covenant Review and CreditSights as we work toward team goals and further growth of LFI ’s special situations platform.

Requirements

  • 2+ years covering financial markets or business is preferred
  • A drive to break news in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills to drive internal collaboration and build external relationships across the capital markets arena
  • Accuracy, ability to meet deadlines and produce insightful stories
  • Curiosity; high aptitude for critical thinking and willingness to dive deep into the details
  • Proficiency, or at least familiarity, with financial data.
  • General resourcefulness and street smarts
  • History of uncovering important stories and scoops in whatever beat you've been assigned
  • Experience covering corporate credit markets, particularly distressed credits
  • Source network in the corporate credit markets
  • Knowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents
Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial datafinancial statementsSEC filingslegal documentscorporate credit marketsdistressed credits
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationaccuracydeadline managementcritical thinkingcuriosityresourcefulnessstreet smarts