US Credit Correspondent

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The role

The Financial Times is looking for an energetic and ambitious reporter to join the US markets team in New York to cover credit markets, one of the most important asset classes on Wall Street.

The opening comes at a critical moment for the US economy and corporate America. High debt-servicing costs, refinancing risks and the potential for an uptick in defaults or consolidation have pushed corporate credit quality back into the spotlight.

This correspondent will lead our coverage of corporate debt markets, including bonds, loans, and securitised assets. They will play an important role detailing the health of corporate America’s balance sheet and the tensions between public and private credit markets. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of how the credit market works, the biggest players and data sources that can shine a light on what is happening under the hood. The correspondent must also be able to decipher industry jargon and write in a clear way that provides insights for the FT’s general business audience. 

The beat sits at the intersection of Wall Street dealmaking, macroeconomic trends and the legal shenanigans of both credit issuers and bondholders. The successful candidate will cover high profile credit transactions and disputes and will help identify market risks our readers should be aware of.

This is a high-profile, high-impact role. You’ll be expected to break news, deliver sharp analysis, and spot the early signs of stress or exuberance in credit markets. The job also provides opportunities to cover major bankruptcies, debt restructurings and shifts in market structure.

The reporter will work closely with colleagues in New York and London, including on the markets, corporate finance, economics and financial services teams. Cultivating sources across a wide spectrum that includes bankers, fund managers, lawyers, regulators, traders and academics will be critical.

 

Key Qualifications

• Good eye for news and can generate market moving scoops
• Able to translate complex market concepts into simple language
• Equally comfortable with writing a front-page splash and an in depth Big Read
• Astute story selection is important given the breadth of the beat
• Facility with reporting across digital platforms and engaging with our audience through social media
• Weekend shifts are required as part of the team rota

 

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Thursday 7th August 2025. 

 

Salary range

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. This position is represented by the News Guild.

 

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What’s in it for you? Our benefits

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