We are recruiting a number of M&A reporters in London and New York to elevate our coverage of the full sponsor-backed deal lifecycle. This an exciting opportunity to join 9fin’s world-class international newsroom of over one hundred journalists, correspondents and editors reporting across the ever-converging leveraged finance, private credit, asset-backed, CLO and distressed asset classes.
The M&A reporter will cover the lifecycle of a deal from advisor mandates right through to exit, as well as every development and trend affecting how companies are bought, sold and financed. The intelligence gained will be valuable across 9fin’s asset classes, making this a critical and cross-functional role.
What you’ll work on:
- Shape M&A coverage, producing both a steady flow of deal scoops and an incisive series of analyses and commentaries on the market;
- Work closely with editors, data teams, product teams, sales and marketing to develop the best possible coverage for our clients;
- Identify and break M&A stories
- Participate in industry events and moderate conference panels;
- Mentor junior journalists and become a source of support and knowledge within the team.
About You
We think the following would lead to a particularly good fit, but if this doesn’t perfectly match you, please don’t be put off applying:
- You will already have a fabulous source network and a track record of breaking M&A scoops;
- You can demonstrate strong news judgement, with proven ability to recognise scoop potential, pitch proprietary stories and maintain a content pipeline;
- You have a portfolio of thought-provoking analyses on your area of expertise;
- You are comfortable with data and finding stories within data;
- You hold yourself to high standards of accuracy in your reporting and in your writing;
- You are able to navigate biases and question authority where necessary;
- You are an emotionally mature individual, able to receive and action feedback, but also able to proactively identify and communicate issues and obstacles for yourself and the broader team.
To apply, go here.
