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At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.  Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.  Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences.  Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Fitch Solutions provides data, research and analytics that help clients excel at managing their credit risk, offer deep insight into the debt investment market, and provide comprehensive intelligence about the macroeconomic environment. All available on our platform, Fitch Connect, designed and built using our credit, macro and industry expertise to help you make more informed decisions.

LevFin Insights, a Fitch Solutions Company, seeks a Court Reporter based out of our New York office.

The LevFin Insights special situations team provides capital market news and commentary on actionable events within the corporate high yield bond and leveraged loan markets. With a sharp focus on companies that are battling financial distress, our coverage often hits on restructuring strategies, creditor negotiations, advisory mandates, bankruptcy proceedings, litigations, operational and financial performance, and trading opportunities.

What We Offer:

• The chance to join a team that has become the go-to source of news and analysis for leveraged finance, including events in the distressed and event-driven marketplaces.
• Training to become an expert on all things corporate finance related.
• A publishing platform that is read by the most influential dealmakers in the world.
• The resources and opportunities that come with a large corporation like Fitch, but the workflow and nimbleness of a start-up newsroom.
• Competitive pay, great benefits and hybrid work setup.
• Work with driven individuals that value work-life balance, mental health and giving back to the community.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Produce real-time stories throughout each market session.

• Provide accurate and sophisticated coverage of topical bankruptcy and securities litigation cases.
• Drive the team’s real-time news coverage of corporate bankruptcies, as well as insight pieces and market trends analysis.
• Enhance corporate bankruptcy content, including data projects, special reports, and visualizations. 
• Contribute to further growth of multi-media projects, including webinars and podcasts.

What You Need to Have:

• 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.
• 2+ years covering bankruptcy or financial markets is preferred.
• We will consider early-career candidates who need additional training, as well as senior level candidates with years of experience and high-level expertise.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• General resourcefulness and street smarts.
• Experience covering corporate credit markets, particularly distressed credits and bankruptcy.
• Source network in the corporate credit markets.
• Knowledge of financial statements, SEC filings and legal documents.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $70,000 and $90,000 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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