Leveraged Finance / Direct Lending (DLD) - Reporter

Position Title: Leveraged Finance/Private Credit Reporter

Entity: KBRA Analytics — DLD

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, NY or Chicago, IL

Overview

KBRA Analytics is seeking an experienced reporter to join our KBRA Direct Lending Deals team in the New York or Chicago office. The reporter will play a large role in expanding KBRA DLD’s coverage of the US private credit market. The reporter will be expected to work independently to generate scoops, monitor announcements for day-to-day reporting and write trend stories. Existing contacts and deep knowledge of private credit/leveraged finance/capital markets is a must, along with impeccable writing and reporting skills. Expect travel to industry conferences.

Job Responsibilities

• Self-generate scoops on private credit financing from a variety of sources including market contacts, press releases and regulatory filings. 
• Workload is skewed toward day-to-day reporting but will include longer trend and data-based stories; This may include contributions to weekly commentary, and monthly & quarterly research reports
• Independently develop new contacts and maintain a strong base of market sources through individual in-person meetings and industry events
• Know and maintain relationships with key people at top firms in the market
• Work alongside the editorial team to determine market coverage; Generate ideas to enhance coverage
• Monitor and track trends in private credit, as well as adjacent markets and the broader economy
• Must be conscientious of deadlines and turn in clean copy ready for print

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism
• Impeccable written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in covering private credit/leveraged finance/capital markets
• Have an established list of contacts
• Understanding of private credit lender landscape, deal terms, and fund vehicles such as CLOs and BDCs.
• Understanding of differing reporting patterns for BDC financial statements and schedules of investments 
• Knowledge of SEC filing forms.
• Knowledge of how investor clients use financial data.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel

Submissions

Candidates are expected to submit contact information for two references of past reporting experience and three examples of stories published within the past 12 months. Examples can include a range of spot reporting as well as longer-form pieces. All candidates will be subject to a 60-minute written test to demonstrate judgement and reporting skills. 

Salary Range

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $135,000, plus the potential for an annual bonus. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About Us

KBRA Analytics, LLC (KBRA Analytics) is our premier product platform for high quality data and advanced analytics. The KBRA DLD team is the leading source of news, research and commentary in the US and European private credit markets. KBRA DLD’s seasoned journalists and specialists provide unparalleled insight creating a foundation of deeper analysis and rapid discovery for users. KBRA Analytics is an affiliate of Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA). KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada, and with credit rating affiliates registered in the EU and UK.

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KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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