ION Group is hiring a Reporter - High Yield. Based in New York City, NY, US. Working arrangement: On-site. Expected pay: USD 100k-150k/yr.
ION Group provides financial software and data to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, and corporations, covering areas such as electronic trading, trade processing, risk management, treasury, and workflow automation. Its software underpins global fixed income, foreign exchange, and derivatives markets, and its data and analytics serve investment banking workflows.
The Role:
The Reporter role is focused on breaking news on companies issuing or refinancing bonds, and on developing a deep set of market sources in order to provide context and explain wider market trends. The ideal candidate will write in-depth stories on investor sentiment about new issuance and broader market trends. The reporter will be part of team of journalists and credit and legal analysts based in New York and around our global offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting, writing, and filing copy on a daily basis
Writing in-depth, substantive articles
Contributing to special projects such as conferences, databases, webinars and podcasts
Assisting with developing coverage outside of assigned beats
Cultivating and meeting with sources
In-region travel as necessary
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
At least two years’ experience covering debt markets
Bond market, private credit and/or leveraged loans reporting experience a plus
Knowledge and experience reporting on mergers and acquisitions a plus
Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset
Time management and communication skills
Networking and contact-building skills
Estimated Salary Range and Benefits:
The estimated salary range is $100,000 - $150,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.
Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
About us:
We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.
• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.
ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.
Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.
ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.